What to Do If a Child Coughs with Phlegm but Can’t Spit It Out

When a child has a cough with phlegm but cannot cough it up, it may indicate a bronchial infection or pneumonia. It is advisable to consult a doctor for examination and diagnosis, and if necessary, to take X-rays for detailed diagnosis. Mild infections can be treated with oral antibiotics. For coughing or phlegm, fresh bamboo decoction oral liquid or pediatric Mahan Gan granules can be used for treatment. In severe cases, intravenous fluid therapy is recommended. Also, be cautious of mycoplasma infection, and if suspected, treatment with intravenous fluid azithromycin or oral azithromycin dry suspension is recommended. Pay attention to rest and fever reduction. The above suggestions are for the question ‘What to do if a child coughs with some phlegm but can’t spit it out,’ hoping it will be helpful to you. Wishing you health!
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