Patient's question:
Two months ago, after catching a cold, I've been experiencing dry cough at night, not severe. Around 10 days ago, I had mild fever and runny green nose, with cough worsening. Later, I took cold and cough medicine, and the green nose discharge stopped, but I still have nasal congestion, cough with phlegm. The cough is worse at night and when I get excited, and my nose also has some yellow, thick nasal discharge.Is this a cold cough or a heat cough? I look forward to your reply. Thank you.
Doctor's answer:
Coughing in children is a protective respiratory reflex action of the human body. Cough is a non-specific symptom of many diseases. Cough is just a symptom, and its recurrence is often due to inflammation in the respiratory tract. Generally, it can be treated with azithromycin and strong loquat syrup. The above suggestions are for the question "Why does a 1-year-old child have a cough with a little phlegm but good spirits?" It is hoped that it will be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!