How to Handle a Child’s Increased Cough with Phlegm in the Morning?

Question

The child has been experiencing a mild cough at night but has developed a more severe cough with phlegm in the morning. The patient is 4 years old. Main symptoms: cough with phlegm, onset time: over a week, detailed examination results: tracheitis. Previous treatment and effectiveness: Not very apparent, considering bronchial infection or pneumonia. Suggested to consult a doctor for auscultation and scanning diagnosis, and if necessary, take detailed X-rays for diagnosis. Mild infections can be treated with symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. For cough or phlegm, fresh bamboo decoction syrup or pediatric honey throat granules can be taken. In severe cases, intravenous fluid therapy is recommended. Also, be cautious of mycoplasma infection; if present, consider using intravenous fluid azithromycin dry suspension or oral azithromycin dry suspension.

Answer

Considering bronchial infection or pneumonia. Suggested to consult a doctor for auscultation and scanning diagnosis, and if necessary, take detailed X-rays for diagnosis. Mild infections can be treated with symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. For cough or phlegm, fresh bamboo decoction syrup or pediatric honey throat granules can be taken. In severe cases, intravenous fluid therapy is recommended. Also, be cautious of mycoplasma infection; if present, consider using intravenous fluid azithromycin dry suspension or oral azithromycin dry suspension.