Question
The nasal discharge is semi-transparent and mucoid, with coughing and burping. After a few days, the discharge becomes thicker and more viscous, and there is a sound of inflammation in the throat despite having phlegm that cannot be coughed up.
Answer
Children, with their weaker immune systems, are more susceptible to fevers and colds, which can lead to respiratory diseases such as bronchitis and pneumonia. Do not take cough suppressants casually, as this can suppress the coughing reflex and hinder the expulsion of phlegm. For children with little phlegm that is thick and sticky and difficult to cough up, it may be advised to use expectorants such as ammonium chloride, licorice root, and anemarrhena under the guidance of a doctor; Chinese herbal medicine such as stewed pears with snow and lychees can also help in reducing phlegm and relieving coughing. It is recommended to cut off the top of an apple to make a cover, dig out the core, place 10 grams of sugar and 6 grams of powdered licorice root inside, cover it with the apple top, and steam it in a bowl until cooked. Eat the apple and drink the juice.