Child’s Sputum with Blood Threads: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

Question

My child’s sputum has blood threads. Tonight, when I washed his face, he coughed up a few mouthfuls of sputum, and there was blood. This has never happened before. Last Thursday, he had a sore throat and a high fever of over 39 degrees. He first took medicine and then received an injection. On Saturday, he went for intravenous drip therapy, and the fever subsided. However, he has had a slight cough since then. Yesterday, he coughed up some yellow phlegm, and tonight there is blood in his sputum. Previous treatment and effects: the intravenous drip mainly included penicillin and Qingkailing. How can these help? What could be the matter with my child? Could it be something with the lungs? If we go to the hospital for a thorough check-up, what specific tests should we do?

Answer

Based on your description, it is considered that the cough is caused by bronchitis. It mainly occurs after a fever, due to bacterial infection. The cough produces phlegm and sometimes is severe, usually occurring at night. It is recommended to drink plenty of water and rest. It is best to seek medical treatment, where you can take pediatric lung-clearing syrup with azithromycin. Avoid eating too sweet or salty foods as they may continuously exacerbate the cough. Wishing you health.