Question
For a while now, the baby has been feeling a blocked throat, followed by coughing and sore throat. After a hospital examination, the doctor diagnosed that the baby’s throat is slightly inflamed and prescribed antibiotics, including Snake Gall and Fritillaria Liquid, as well as some other anti-inflammatory medications. Should the baby take antibiotics or Snake Gall and Fritillaria Liquid for his sore throat and excessive phlegm?
Answer
Children’s coughing is usually a protective reflex action to clear respiratory “debris.” Coughing with excessive phlegm may be a sign of bronchitis or lung inflammation. Treatment should be based on anti-inflammatory measures, which can include medications like Hiklao, Ambroxol, and others, along with back patting to help clear phlegm. Persistent coughing in children is a concern for parents. How to clear the lungs is the most pressing issue for parents to solve.