What Should Be Done About a Child’s Cough with Much Phlegm?

Question

The child frequently coughs with much phlegm, and even after eating sugar, the cough persists. It is particularly troublesome at night, and the cough worsens. The previous treatment and results were: taking antibiotics did not help. The request for help: What should be done?

Answer

Based on your description, it is considered likely to be a respiratory infection, but it does not exclude chronic cough due to asthma or other conditions. It is recommended to give oral expectorant medications such as Bupleurum and Citrus Peel Powder or Bupleurum and Aromatic Licorice Liquid. Oral salbutamol tablets can reduce cough symptoms. The above is advice for the “child frequently coughs with much phlegm, even after eating sugar, and it is particularly troublesome at night” issue. I hope it will be helpful to you, and I wish you good health!