Patient's question:
The baby coughs with phlegm in the morning but cannot cough it up. Currently, they are drinking cough syrup. The effect is not very significant. I want to ask if there are any solutions. Do they need to take anti-inflammatory medication?Past treatment history and effectiveness: Currently drinking cough syrup. The effect is not very significant.
Desired help: I want to ask for any solutions.
Doctor's answer:
Cough is just a symptom, and it is an effective way to expel respiratory pathogens. It is recommended to drink more warm beverages, which can make the baby's mucus thinner, relieve the tension of the respiratory tract mucosa, and promote the expectoration of phlegm. The best choice is to let the child drink warm water, warm milk, rice soup, etc. Fresh juice can also be consumed, but it is better to choose less irritating juices such as apple juice and pear juice. It is not advisable to drink citrus juices like orange juice or grapefruit juice.