All About Flu and Cough

[lilytan]

shirley_low67:

Let me share my recent experience on the tuina at Havelock Road

I brought ds for the tuina as he has persistent cough and phelgm. I must say that the place is very clean n tidy there.

The doctor checked the condition by using a stethoscope. I am rather surprise as I thought she will be touching the pulse as this is supposed to be TCM. After which we proceed with the tuina and nose herbal steam.

We were given some medicine. Ds improve quite a bit after the first visit. His throat is clear of phelgm. Subsequently we went for the 2nd and third time since the result is encouraging.

We were charged $28 for the tuina + $13 for the nose herbal steam. The medicine costs about $12-$20.

However, on the third visit, the tuina was done in less than 10 mins. The first 2 times for the tuina is ok. She did about 30 minutes on ds.
There were no other patients and I feel that there is no reason for them to do such a rush job.
After the third time, I notice ds still has a runny nose and is rubbing his nose all the time due to some itchiness.

Perhaps I have to give more time to TCM?
I guess parents have to be very patient as the visit has to be very regular. I just wonder whether there are other TCM that can just feed medicine on the kid. Going TCM on twice weekly or weekly basis is no joke for parents that do not drive.

Hi Shirley_low67,

I'm surprised that you make such a comment on the tuina at Havelock Road. I and my 3 kids are long time patients of Dr Tan at the TCM clinic at Havelock Road, my kids go there for tuina on a regular basis, besides receiving treatment on their allergic rhinitis. Based on our experience with them, there's never one time where the tuina is performed for 10 minutes, I guess there must be some misunderstanding on your side....To be fair, perhaps you should clarify that with them first, before making wrong accusation on them. I've known Dr Tan long enough to know that she is very professional and patient in work and will not rush the work regardless how busy they are. She is also very friendly and caring and i'm sure she will be more than willing to answer to your query, should such incident occurs. By the way, since you mentioned that your son was asked to do the nose spa therapy due to his persistent cough and phlegm, there's a high possibility that the tuina was performed on him while he was doing the nose spa, which usually last about 20min, thereafter they would continue the tuina for another 10min at the massage room after the nose spa (so total 30mins of tuina). Perhaps that's what happened on your third visit but somehow you were not aware of it. I know it very well because my kids were doing the same thing every week. It helps save a lot of our time, and most parents like me don't mind at all. I think you should continue the treatment for your child since you could see improvement in just 2-3 visits. Persistent cough is most likely \"not\" caused by normal cold & flu but rather it's due to Rhinitis, therefore feeding your child with medicine alone might not be effective. My kids had the same problem and the herbal nose spa works very well on them as compared to oral medication.

[xueyan]

Hi Lily


Thanks for sharing your experience. I am not making any accusations on the TCm, just sharing my real experience.

In fact the third visit’s tuina was done during the nose herbal steam. The auntie came in only in the last 5 mins. We then proceed to the treatment room after the steam for another 5-7 mins. Even DH noticed that this time round it was very fast.

I feel very paiseh to confront them. But i am going this weekend again. Hope this will not recur.

Thanks.

[lilytan]

shirley_low67:

Hi Lily


Thanks for sharing your experience. I am not making any accusations on the TCm, just sharing my real experience.

In fact the third visit's tuina was done during the nose herbal steam. The auntie came in only in the last 5 mins. We then proceed to the treatment room after the steam for another 5-7 mins. Even DH noticed that this time round it was very fast.

I feel very paiseh to confront them. But i am going this weekend again. Hope this will not recur.

Thanks.

Hi Shirley_low67

You don't have to feel paisay, just tell Dr Tan how you feel. As Dr Tan is very open and accept all comments so that they can improve themselves.

[Eugen]

Hi super dad,

Some tips for your girl to beat flu and cough.
Drink more water,
Watch her diet,
Blow nose more often,
Gargle,
Avoid coffee, alcohol and smoking,
Do take steamy shower or hot bath,
Drink hot soups,
Wash your mouth with salt water,
Don't exercise,
Do take rest.

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[Jworld]

lilytan:

shirley_low67:

Hi Lily


Thanks for sharing your experience. I am not making any accusations on the TCm, just sharing my real experience.

In fact the third visit's tuina was done during the nose herbal steam. The auntie came in only in the last 5 mins. We then proceed to the treatment room after the steam for another 5-7 mins. Even DH noticed that this time round it was very fast.

I feel very paiseh to confront them. But i am going this weekend again. Hope this will not recur.

Thanks.

Hi Shirley_low67

You don't have to feel paisay, just tell Dr Tan how you feel. As Dr Tan is very open and accept all comments so that they can improve themselves.

I agree with Lily. It's good and no need to paiseh to ask question.
Who knows, maybe for some improved or different condition, a shorter tuina duration is required. The doc is there for you to raise questions and I am sure she is happy to clarify whatever doubts you have. At the same time, you get to learn different things with every question answered.

[worriedmumz]

Hi,


I am new at this TCM thing. My older girl has been having a persistant cough recently and I have tried several doctors but the cough persists. Are all TCMs the same? It seems a lot of people are talking about the TCM at Havelock Road. Is that the best?

[lilytan]

worriedmumz:

Hi,


I am new at this TCM thing. My older girl has been having a persistant cough recently and I have tried several doctors but the cough persists. Are all TCMs the same? It seems a lot of people are talking about the TCM at Havelock Road. Is that the best?

Hi worriedmumz,
I dare not say they are the best coz there are
many TCM out there. But I can said that Dr Tan is very profession
and my 3 sons conditioned had improved. Especially my
youngest son, he tends to cough very easily
and take very long time to recover. Ever since he get
treatment from Dr Tan, I hardly see him cough and running nose.

So my advice is give it a try. Also you must be patient as
as the result is not in 1 or 2 visit.

[felizbebe]

There is no such thing as which TCM is the best, as I believe each clinic has its own area of specialties. Based on the experience on my 2 daughters, the TCM at Havelock is quite specialized in treating nasal allergies, as such if the persistent cough is caused by the back flow of nasal mucus, then perhaps they are a good option.

[worriedmumz]

I see, thank you felizbebe and lilytan. I never used to really believe in TCM but after reading all the good feedback, thought I will give it a try.

[worriedmumz]

Besides the havelock TCM, any others to recommend for this cough problem? Just in case havelock is too far and my dh will grumble and complain.