Question
Will a 2-year-9-month-old baby’s cough with phlegm develop into pneumonia?
Answer
A cough with phlegm in a child may be caused by a mild infection and can be treated with symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication and cough syrup. If the condition is severe or suspected to be caused by mycoplasma infection, consider intravenous fluid therapy or the use of antibiotics. Parents should cooperate with the doctor’s treatment and ensure their child has a balanced diet.