Question
A baby has been experiencing persistent cough with phlegm after recovering from pneumonia. Although the child has taken a medication to help with expectoration, the effect has been not obvious (not significant). The doctor has also prescribed fresh bamboo decoction. The parent inquires whether the baby can consume quail pear syrup to improve the symptoms.
Answer
For cough and phlegm symptoms caused by upper respiratory tract infections, simply using quail pear syrup may not achieve the expected effect. It is recommended that parents take their child to the doctor for an appropriate treatment based on the underlying cause. Consider using traditional Chinese medicine such as Yiganling, Shuoshuan tablet, or Baofangsan, and pair it with tea made from ingredients like forsythia, ophiopogon, seaside rose, and licorice root to alleviate the symptoms.