Question
My child’s nose is stuffy, and their speaking voice has changed, and there is always yellow phlegm in their throat, making them feel very uncomfortable. Sometimes they feel nausea and want to vomit. I want to know: What is the situation when a child has phlegm in their throat?
Answer
A stuffy nose with phlegm in a child may be due to an upper respiratory infection. It is recommended to give the child pediatric paracetamol and chlorphenamine granules, pediatric expectorant cough granules, and amoxicillin granules for treatment. If the throat continues to have yellow phlegm, it may be a sign of lung heat and dampness. You can take Ju Hong Wan and Tong Xuan Li Fei Wan for treatment. At the same time, avoid spicy foods, stay away from cold, drink plenty of plain water, and you can also drink pear honey water.