There are many kinds of Chinese medicines for treating children’s cough, such as Pediatric Lung-Heat Cough Granules and Bao Cough Ning Granules. However, not all coughing children are suitable for the use of these drugs, should be used under the guidance of a professional doctor. 1. Pediatric lung-heat cough granules: composed of ephedra, bitter almonds, gypsum, licorice and other drugs. It has the effect of clearing away heat and removing toxins, promoting the lungs to stop coughing (stopping coughing by promoting lung qi), resolving phlegm and calming asthma. It is used for the treatment of colds, bronchitis belonging to the phlegm-heat congestion of the lungs syndrome. Adverse effects of the drug are possible mild gastrointestinal discomfort reaction after taking large doses; it is not advisable to take tonic Chinese medicines at the same time while taking the drug. Its contraindications are not clear. 2. Baochengning Granules: composed of Perilla frutescens, Morus alba, Radix et Rhizoma Pinelliae, Zhenbei Mu and other drugs. It has the effect of clearing away heat, relieving cough and resolving phlegm. It is used for children’s headache and fever caused by external wind-cold and internal heat, cough and phlegm, shortness of breath and wheezing, sore throat and irritability. Occasionally, mild gastrointestinal reactions are seen after taking the drug; athletes should be cautious; containing bitter almonds should not be taken for a long time. Its contraindications are not clear. In addition to the above 2 kinds of drugs, clinically available lung cough syrup, Bailui granules and other proprietary Chinese medicines for the treatment of children’s cough, according to the patient’s specific condition, under the guidance of the doctor to choose to use. Proprietary Chinese medicines should be used after the professional Chinese medicine practitioner, not blindly self-medication, so as not to aggravate the condition or cause adverse reactions.