Phrases for TCM Treatments of Common Childhood Illnesses

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers various treatments for common childhood illnesses, focusing on balancing the body's energies to promote health and prevent disease. Understanding how to discuss these treatments can help parents make informed decisions about their child's health care.

Scene 1: Treating Cough and Cold

Patient: 

My child has been coughing a lot and has a runny nose.

我的孩子一直咳嗽，鼻涕也很多。

Wǒ de háizi yīzhí késòu, bítì yě hěn duō.

Doctor: 

I can prescribe some herbal medicine to relieve the cough and help clear the nasal congestion.

我可以开一些草药来缓解咳嗽并帮助清理鼻塞。

Wǒ kěyǐ kāi yīxiē cǎoyào lái huǎnjiě késòu bìng bāngzhù qīnglǐ bísè.

Patient: 

How soon will the symptoms improve?

症状多久会好转？

Zhèngzhuàng duōjiǔ huì hǎozhuǎn?

Doctor: 

You should see improvement within a few days, but make sure to keep your child warm.

几天内你应该会看到好转，但一定要注意保暖。

Jǐ tiān nèi nǐ yīnggāi huì kàn dào hǎozhuǎn, dàn yīdìng yào zhùyì bǎonuǎn.

Scene 2: Managing Digestive Issues

Patient: 

My child often has stomach aches.
我的孩子经常肚子痛。
Wǒ de háizi jīngcháng dùzi tòng.

Doctor: 

This could be due to a weak digestive system. I can suggest a mild herbal treatment to strengthen it.

这可能是消化系统虚弱导致的。我可以建议一些温和的草药治疗来增强它。

Zhè kěnéng shì xiāohuà xìtǒng xūruò dǎozhì de. Wǒ kěyǐ jiànyì yīxiē wēnhé de cǎoyào zhìliáo lái zēngqiáng tā.

Patient: 

Should I change my child's diet as well?

我还应该调整孩子的饮食吗？

Wǒ hái yīnggāi tiáozhěng háizi de yǐnshí ma?

Doctor: 

Yes, avoid cold and raw foods, and include more warm, easily digestible foods.

是的，避免生冷食物，多吃一些温暖易消化的食物。

Shì de, bìmiǎn shēng lěng shíwù, duō chī yīxiē wēnnuǎn yì xiāohuà de shíwù.

Scene 3: Addressing Skin Rashes

Patient: 

My child has developed a rash on the arms and legs.

我的孩子胳膊和腿上长了皮疹。

Wǒ de háizi gēbo hé tuǐ shàng zhǎngle pízhěn.

Doctor: 

The rash could be related to heat in the body. I can prescribe herbs to help clear the heat and soothe the skin.

皮疹可能与体内的热气有关。我可以开一些草药来清热，舒缓皮肤。

Pízhěn kěnéng yǔ tǐnèi de rèqì yǒuguān. Wǒ kěyǐ kāi yīxiē cǎoyào lái qīngrè, shūhuǎn pífū.

Patient: 

Will the herbs help with itching too?

这些草药也能缓解瘙痒吗？

Zhèxiē cǎoyào yě néng huǎnjiě sàoyǎng ma?

Doctor: 

Yes, the herbs will reduce both the rash and the itching.

是的，这些草药会同时减轻皮疹和瘙痒。

Shì de, zhèxiē cǎoyào huì tóngshí jiǎnqīng pízhěn hé sàoyǎng.