Patient's question:
A six-year-old girl has recently been experiencing the following symptoms:1. She always feels like there is phlegm in her throat and keeps making the sound "Hmm-hmm."
2. Her mouth keeps twitching.
3. Her eyes keep blinking.
These symptoms have persisted for over a month. Is this a medical condition? If it is, how should it be treated?
Doctor's answer:
Medical Analysis: Hello! Your child has phlegm in their throat. Please pay attention to whether there are any symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, or sneezing, as apart from pneumonia, conditions like rhinitis and chronic sinusitis can also cause phlegm to flow backward into the throat.Suggestions: Therefore, it is recommended to consult a pediatrician or an otolaryngologist. If there is a lot of phlegm, it may be considered to undergo treatment or take expectorant medication. If the issue is related to the nose, the nasal problem must be treated to address the root cause of the issue.