What does it mean when a child coughs up green phlegm?
Disease description:
My younger brother has recently developed a cough with green phlegm. I would like to ask what might be causing this?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
Green phlegm in children's cough may be caused by acute rhinitis or chronic tonsillitis. If it is due to acute rhinitis, medications such as nebulized acetylcysteine solution can be used under a doctor's guidance to relieve symptoms. If it is caused by chronic tonsillitis, anti-inflammatory treatment with medications like amoxicillin granules may be taken as directed by a physician. In severe cases, tonsillectomy may be considered as a treatment option.
