Question
Patient Age: Four and a half years old, generally in good health, but experiences a bout of coughing upon waking up in the morning. The cough is accompanied by yellow-green, thick phlegm and dry heaves. What could be the cause? Current Condition and Duration of Illness: The cough has persisted for a month without significant improvement. Current General Condition: Coughing occurs every morning, with less coughing during the day, and sometimes accompanied by dry heaves. Previous Diagnoses and Treatment Experiences and Effects: Taking expectorant cough medicine during severe coughing has helped somewhat, but it seems unable to completely cure the condition. Auxiliary Examinations: Not provided. Other Information: The patient has the aforementioned symptoms.
Answer
Hello, if the phlegm has an odor, then pneumonia should be considered as a possibility. It is recommended to visit a surgeon for a detailed examination.