It has been months since 阳阳 had Covid but he never really stopped coughing in the whole time. He would seem to get better for a week and then start on another bout of coughing. He would complain of how 'naughty' the virus is and everyone can sense his frustration because it keeps coming back. I suspect Covid has weaken his lungs and so despite multiple trips to Dr Ang and several courses of antibiotics and nebuliser he is still having remnants of what is known as Long-Covid.
Since western medicine is unable to cure his coughing, we have been bringing him to TCM massage therapy. We are hoping the Chinese dedication can also help to strengthen his lungs and avoid more severe bronchitis. It's not cheap, each session cost on average $100, but we don't have other alternatives at this point.
We've been to 5 or 6 sessions this past 2 weeks and he just started his 2nd course of Chinese medication on Friday. Thankfully he doesn't seem to mind it. Every massage session is a tickle-fest and so it's kinda fun for him? Hahaha We are not expecting miracles but hope this alleviates the coughing bouts he's been through.
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