Question
What to do when an 8-year-old often coughs dryly?
Answer
A child’s cough with phlegm may be a symptom of bronchitis caused by a cold. You can use children’s cough syrup, Bishuoping, in combination with azithromycin or amoxicillin antibiotics for treatment. You can also give your child some sugar-cane pear juice or a Sichuan pear stewed with Fritillaria to help relieve coughing and phlegm. Remember to encourage your child to drink plenty of water, keep warm, and avoid catching a cold.