Question
What should I do if my baby has a cough with phlegm and some wheezing?
Answer
The baby has been ill for half a month, with symptoms including occasional coughing with phlegm and occasional wheezing. They have been treated at the First People’s Hospital of Xianyang City. Coughing in infants is a protective respiratory reflex, usually caused by respiratory inflammation. Treatment can include antibiotics (such as azithromycin) and expectorant cough suppressants (such as Qiangli Pipayu or cough syrup). Parents should provide adequate care and attention to the baby to assist in timely treatment. If symptoms persist or worsen, the child should be taken to the hospital immediately for further examination and treatment.