How to Handle Cough with Phlegm in Children?

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How to Handle Cough with Phlegm in Children?

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When a child has a cough with phlegm, it’s important to first identify the cause and treat accordingly. Mild coughing helps to expel phlegm and may not require cough suppressants; severe coughing may warrant short-term use of cough suppressants or expectorants, while ensuring adequate fluid intake to thin out the mucus. If there is apparent inflammation, antibiotics can be used in combination. Treatment should be symptomatic and targeted at the underlying cause.