Question
My child has a cough with phlegm, has taken medicine but the phlegm is still not coming out. What should I do?
Answer
You can try the following methods to help your child expel phlegm: 1. Keep the indoor environment clean, with appropriate temperature and humidity. 2. When your child is experiencing severe coughing, have them sit or stand, and use a towel to prop up their back to help expel the phlegm. 3. When phlegm is stuck in the throat, offer your child cool water or juice, taken in small amounts multiple times. If coughing is accompanied by vomiting, provide your child with easy-to-digest foods.