Patient's question:
Doctor, the child is 8 months old. The breathing sound is very rough, like there is phlegm, and it has lasted for about a month. The child does not cry or fuss. Is this phlegm or respiratory disease?Doctor's answer:
From the situation you described, the child's breathing sounds rough with phlegm, suggesting a mild upper respiratory infection. Since children do not cough up phlegm like adults, we often hear them making a rattling sound due to phlegm. In this case, if the child is generally well, not feverish, and feeding normally, there is no need to be overly concerned. It is recommended to give the child oral pediatric Lianqin oral liquid and ambroxol oral liquid to cool the blood and provide symptomatic treatment. Also, offer the child more warm water appropriately. I hope this helps.