A child has been coughing for 4 days with phlegm, throat congestion, and swollen tonsils. The doctor diagnosed it as acute bronchitis. Previous treatments included intravenous sodium chloride, Yanhu Su Ning, and Muxitan, but the child still exhibited symptoms of anorexia. It is recommended to add symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication, such as cephalosporin drugs, and reduce the use of Yanhu Su Ning due to its many side effects.
How should a child’s cough with phlegm be treated?
For pediatric throat inflammation and cough, consider taking azithromycin and ambroxol tablets, and pay attention to diet and indoor air quality.
For children with wind-cold cough, a modified Shé Gān Máo Huáng decoction is recommended for treatment.
Medical advice for parents inquiring about their child’s persistent cough.
An 8-month-old boy is experiencing cough with phlegm that he can’t cough up, a condition that has persisted for about half a month. It is suggested to observe if the child has symptoms of dry mouth and throat, especially dry lips. If the child has both cough with phlegm and dry lips, oral Yin-Qing-Lung liquid can be tried. If the symptoms do not improve, it is recommended to take the child to the hospital for routine blood tests, mycoplasma, and C-reactive protein tests, and to have a chest X-ray taken for further diagnosis. If the problem is still not resolved, seeking help from traditional Chinese medicine can be considered, with a TCM practitioner prescribing some herbal decoctions for treatment.
Discussing Home Remedies and Standard Treatment Methods for Baby Cough
A two-month-old baby has been coughing for half a month, which may be caused by bronchitis triggered by catching a cold. It is recommended to take oral azithromycin granules and ambroxol tablets, and to adopt other care measures.
When a baby has a cough, it is recommended to use cough syrup and erythromycin for treatment, along with a light diet and avoidance of spicy foods.
Understand the causes of a child’s swollen stomach and thick tongue coating, and how to treat them through medication and dietary adjustments.
