Question
A male infant who is about two and a half months old had a fever, cough, clear nasal discharge, and phlegm cough a few days ago. After taking medication for five days, the fever has almost subsided, but he still has phlegm cough after eating or drinking milk. Past treatment history and outcomes: The child has taken Pediatric Relief Tablets and Lung Health Granules, and now needs to understand the cause and treatment of phlegm cough.
Answer
It is recommended to give the child oral extract of Houttuynia cordata or to seek a follow-up at the hospital, accompanied by traditional Chinese medicine enema treatment. Additionally, oral ambroxol hydrochloride solution or nebulization therapy can be given simultaneously, which usually helps to alleviate symptoms more quickly. Generally, when a child is sick, especially with a cough, even if there is initially no phlegm, as the inflammatory response produces secretions, the child may again experience a cough with phlegm. I hope this is helpful to you.