Question
A five-month-old baby has developed a lot of yellow eye discharge after drinking lily and pear soup, which has been ongoing for two days. What should be done now?
Answer
This condition often occurs in the small airways of the lungs, known as capillary bronchi, hence the name “capillary bronchitis.” It is usually a complication of common cold or influenza caused by viral infections, and it can also be due to bacterial infection. It is a common acute upper respiratory tract infection in children. If the phlegm is thick and hard to cough up, nebulizer inhalation can be used, along with 10% sodium chloride solution and pediatric strong expectorant (1-2 tablets for children aged 2-4 years, 2-3 tablets for children aged 5-8 years).