Patient's question:
Six-month-old baby has already started coughing since the first of October in the morning, with a rattling sound in the throat but no high fever. After taking medicine for two days (Baciglut and Azithromycin), it hasn't improved. They were given intravenous fluids for two more days, but the rattling sound still occurs intermittently, and coughing subsides after a few coughs. I don't want to give them more intravenous fluids. Hello, should they still receive intravenous fluids? What medicine can help reduce phlegm quickly?Doctor's answer:
This is a common acute upper respiratory infection, and the likelihood of it being caused by a viral infection is high. If you go to the hospital and find that your white blood cell count is not elevated, there is generally no need to take antibiotics. Just take 1/3 of a pack of Banlangen herbal tea, three times a day. If you have a lot of phlegm, you can also add 1/3 of a tablet of Gancao (licorice) to your regimen.You should visit the pediatric department of the hospital for an examination. If there is wheezing, you should also get a complete blood count to check if your blood test results are high, confirming whether it is a bacterial or viral infection.
Doctor's questions: Do you have a lot of phlegm? Do you have wheezing?
The above advice is for the question "What should I do if my six-month-old baby has a slight cough and phlegm in their throat?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!