Question

The child always has a cough in their throat, saying they have phlegm that they can’t cough up, and sometimes their throat itches. This is especially severe at night. They also complain of a stuffy nose, but it’s not due to a cold. Previous treatment and results: Taking some anti-inflammatory medication has not shown any improvement. Seeking help: How can we treat this, please assist.

Answer

If the child constantly has phlegm in their throat, a sore throat, and a stuffy nose, especially at night, it’s worth considering that they might have caught a cold. The phlegm in the throat could be due to mucus reflux from the nose to the throat. Here are some suggestions:

  1. Use furimide nasal drops to relieve the nasal congestion, which also has an anti-inflammatory effect.
  2. Take Xue Bing tablets (Carboxymethyl Aminopropionate) to cool the blood and increase the secretion of nasal mucus.
  3. Try “Ke Ke” brand Banxia Qingfei syrup for expectoration and cough relief.
  4. Every morning, use a cold towel to apply pressure to the nose for five minutes, which is beneficial for improving the child’s cold resistance.