A 45-year-old male patient, a smoker and drinker, has a cold without fever but with cough and chest discomfort. He inquires about the treatment.

How to handle cough and phlegm caused by bronchitis in babies?

If a child has a cough with phlegm, it is important to first conduct blood tests and a chest X-ray to determine the cause before considering medication treatment.

Baby has a lot of phlegm and difficulty expectorating, how to effectively relieve the symptoms?

The baby has been coughing with phlegm and yellow mucus for five days. After taking medication, the cough has lessened, but the amount of phlegm and mucus has not decreased. The doctor suggests taking ambroxol oral solution or honeyed Chuan Bei Baxia lozenges, and drinking plenty of water. The general course of the disease is about one week, so it is recommended that parents take good care of the baby, including eating a light diet, drinking plenty of water, and adding symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication if there is a lot of phlegm.

Cough with phlegm in children may be caused by catching a cold or respiratory tract infection, and in severe cases, it could be related to lung heat. Treatment can include medications like Azithromycin, along with external applications such as Yiqi Patch and Yitie Ning. If the condition is severe, it is recommended to first reduce fever and identify the cause of the illness.

The child has phlegm in the throat and coughs, doesn’t want to eat, what should be done?

When you experience symptoms like cough, excessive phlegm, and a sore throat due to a cold, you can try using traditional Chinese medicine to clear heat and cool the blood, as well as antiviral cold medications to alleviate the symptoms. Additionally, maintaining good dietary habits and a healthy lifestyle can help speed up recovery.

If you have a weak constitution and experience symptoms like cold and cough again, it’s not recommended to avoid medicine on your own. It’s important to seek medical assistance promptly.

Coughs caused by a cold in children may be due to wind-cold syndrome. It is recommended to treat with Sanao Decoction and symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication, along with gastrointestinal pressure reduction. Parents should avoid children’s picky eating habits and maintain good hygiene.