Patient's question:
The weekend has already started leaking translucent, watery nasal mucus, which then leads to coughing, hiccups, and no symptoms of high fever. Today, I noticed that the baby's nasal mucus has become thicker than before, still translucent in color, and there is phlegm in the throat that cannot be coughed up. The sound suggests inflammation, but...Doctor's answer:
Due to weak immunity, children are more prone to catching colds and fever, which can lead to respiratory diseases such as tracheitis and bronchitis. Do not take cough medicine casually, as it may suppress the cough reflex and hinder mucus expulsion. For those with less mucus that is thick and difficult to cough up, under the guidance of a doctor, expectorants such as ammonium chloride, Platycodon root, and Polygala root can be used. The traditional Chinese medicine "Bai Pei Braised Snow Pear" is also helpful for reducing phlegm and relieving cough. Take one pear, cut off the top as a lid, hollow out the core, place 10 grams of rock sugar and 6 grams of Fritillaria cirrhosa powder inside, cover with the pear lid, and steam in a bowl until cooked. Eat the pear and drink the juice.