What Should You Do If Your Baby Has a Cold, Cough, and Yellow Phlegm?

Question

My baby has recently had a cold, accompanied by severe coughing symptoms. Besides the yellow phlegm, I have also given him children’s anti-inflammatory and cold medicine, but the symptoms have not been relieved. I want to know what to do if a baby has a cold, cough, and yellow phlegm?

Answer

If your baby has a cold, cough, and yellow phlegm, it may be caused by a bacterial infection. Simply using anti-inflammatory and cold medicines may not be effective. It is recommended that parents take their child to the hospital for routine blood tests and other relevant examinations to determine if there is a bacterial infection. If diagnosed with a bacterial infection, antibiotic treatment may be necessary, and it can be combined with the use of traditional Chinese medicine that clears the lungs and cools the blood. In addition, keeping the baby’s respiratory passages clear, providing adequate fluid intake, and using humidifiers are also helpful in alleviating symptoms.