What should be done if a child coughs up yellow phlegm?
Disease description:
The child has had a cold and keeps coughing. During dinner in the evening, I noticed yellow phlegm when he coughed. What should I do?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
For children with cough and yellow phlegm, the first step is to ensure adequate hydration, which helps promote phlegm expulsion. Under a doctor's guidance, anti-infective medications may also be used to alleviate symptoms. Commonly prescribed medications include Amoxicillin Granules and Azithromycin for Oral Suspension. Additionally, heat-clearing and phlegm-resolving Chinese patent medicines can be considered, such as Compound Fresh Bamboo Extract Liquid and Jinzhen Oral Liquid.
