What should be done for a child's cough with phlegm in the throat?
Disease description:
My nephew at my sister's home has been coughing continuously for the past few days, with phlegm in his throat. I'm not sure what to do. Could you please advise on how to handle phlegm in the throat of a child with cough?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
For children with cough and phlegm in the throat, dietary regulation, environmental improvement, and expectorant and antitussive medications can be used. If a child has a cough with phlegm, they can eat more light foods rich in vitamins, such as pears and millet porridge. Reducing indoor humidity and frequently ventilating the room can help alleviate these symptoms. If the child's cough with phlegm is severe, it is necessary to take expectorant and cough-relieving medications under a doctor's guidance, such as Ji Zhi syrup or Ambroxol Hydrochloride Oral Solution.
