Question
A 3.5-year-old child has been coughing for half a month without improvement, accompanied by phlegm. The child has taken three boxes of Guaifenesin Oral Solution but the condition has not improved. Symptoms include nasal congestion and mild cough. The patient inquires whether it is appropriate to use Guaifenesin Oral Solution and if there are any other foods or medications recommended to alleviate the symptoms.
Answer
It is recommended to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature and humidity, ensure good air circulation, allow the child to rest sufficiently, and encourage them to drink plenty of water to moisten the respiratory tract and promote phlegm excretion. Before bedtime, gently patting the child’s back can help expel phlegm. Consider using expectorant medications to further alleviate coughing and phlegm. These suggestions are intended to help relieve the symptoms of “Persistent Cough for Half a Month Without Improvement, Accompanied by Phlegm.” I hope this helps you, and wish you health!