The difference between a child coughing up white phlegm and yellow phlegm
Sometimes the child coughs with white phlegm, and sometimes with yellow phlegm. What is the difference?
Doctor's answer (1)
The main difference between children coughing up white phlegm and yellow phlegm lies in the type of infection involved. Coughing up white phlegm generally indicates a viral infection, while coughing up yellow phlegm typically indicates a bacterial infection. If the condition is caused by a viral infection, antiviral medications such as Entecavir Dispersible Tablets may be taken orally as directed by a physician. If the infection is bacterial, oral antibiotic medications such as Ofloxacin Capsules or Cefixime Granules may be taken as directed by a physician. However, please note that Cefixime Granules are generally recommended for children older than 6 months, while Ofloxacin Capsules should only be used in children aged 18 years or older.
