Question
The child started to have a fever at 6 months and half, accompanied by diarrhea. After about 20 days of treatment, these symptoms disappeared. However, the child still has phlegm, which is not severe but has persisted for a long time without healing. Should the child continue taking medication, or is hospital treatment for expectoration needed?
Answer
Firstly, you can use nebulizer therapy to dilute the phlegm, making it easier to expel. After each nebulizer treatment, parents can gently pat the child’s back with their hands in a hollow shape, from bottom to top, which helps the child cough up the phlegm. Secondly, you can try feeding the child a loquat pear steamed with Fritillaria thunbergii, which helps alleviate coughing and expectorate phlegm. In terms of diet, avoid spicy and irritating foods as well as cold and raw foods, and follow medical advice to use antibiotics for treatment.