What to Do When a Child Has a Runny Nose, Cough, and Phlegm?

Question

Started coughing on January 11th with a slight cough. On the third day, there was a runny nose and phlegm in the throat. I gave the child children’s cold granules. On the evening of January 13th, the cough became a bit worse with phlegm. In the afternoon of January 14th, I went to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor prescribed roxithromycin and vitamin K1 infusion. On January 15th, I suggested not giving the child an infusion, and the doctor changed the medication. The child was very lively in the afternoon, didn’t take a nap, and didn’t go to sleep until after 11 pm. On January 16th, the child had a little cough when waking up at 9 am, coughing three times each time. Coughed four times while taking medication, spitting out a mouthful of phlegm. The child’s mental state has been good; when awake, she laughs when entertained, and her eyes are looking around. In this situation, can the child focus on drinking medicine? Or does she need to take medication to get better?

Answer

The child is mainly infected with a virus, and it is recommended to add antiviral granules or antiviral oral liquid to the existing oral medications. This is the suggestion for the question “What to Do When a Child Has a Runny Nose, Cough, and Phlegm?” I hope it helps you; wishing you good health!