Patient's question:
The child has had a cold and cough for a week. The initial diagnosis was acute laryngitis. On the day of the intravenous infusion, the cough stopped. However, after the fourth day of the infusion, phlegm appeared. After one week of infusion, there is still phlegm. The doctor said there is phlegm on one side but not the other.Previous treatment and effectiveness: Intravenous treatment.
Desired help: Should the child continue with intravenous treatment? How long does it usually take for the phlegm to clear up? How many more days of intravenous treatment are needed? The child is quite, making the infusion difficult. What oral medications should be used?
Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, when it comes to acute laryngitis, the symptom of excessive phlegm is not usually severe. If, as you mentioned, there is a lot of phlegm and coughing, then it may be a sign of bronchitis. These conditions are related to the common cold. If the child's laryngitis is already under control, then oral medication at home can be considered for treatment. However, if the laryngitis has not fully healed, it is recommended to focus on treatment even if the child is overweight. As for the duration of bronchitis treatment, there is individual variation among children, and it often takes about two weeks.