Question
My child is 9 years old and mainly has a cough, sometimes with phlegm, and sometimes with a runny nose. They have been taking Chinese medicine and using Chinese medicine plasters at the Jinan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Answer
Hello, the baby’s cough with phlegm should be due to bronchitis caused by a cold. You can use children’s cough syrup, Beisuoping, in combination with antibacterial drugs such as azithromycin or amoxicillin for treatment. In addition, you can give your baby some sugar-cane pear juice or a traditional Chinese medicine decoction of pear and Fritillaria to relieve coughs with phlegm. Pay attention to drinking plenty of water, keeping warm, and avoiding catching a cold.