Question
My child has been coughing for over a month. It’s not like the cough from a cold. After six days of hospital treatment, there was no improvement. The diagnosis was bronchitis and tonsillitis. After consulting traditional Chinese medicine and taking herbal medicine, the symptoms seemed to get worse. I’m asking if this is a sign of improvement or improper treatment.
Answer
Based on your description and your child’s condition, the feeling of having phlegm may be a sign of improvement. When a child is expelling phlegm, they often feel as though their condition is beginning to improve. When the phlegm can be expelled, the symptoms will improve. It is recommended to drink plenty of water, avoid spicy foods, and you can also consider using budesonide/formoterol fumarate inhalation therapy. Wishing you a speedy recovery!