Patient's question:
Usually, as soon as the child coughs, yellow phlegm comes out (thick and sticky). When the coughing is severe, they are given some medicine to eat, and it improves, but it doesn't take long before coughing again brings up phlegm. Regardless of the cause, coughing always brings up phlegm, and they often also have a runny nose with yellow mucus.Past treatment and effectiveness: Taking medicine helps, but it still recurs frequently.
Type of help desired: I would like to ask, Doctor, what is going on? What could be the cause? Thank you.
Doctor's answer:
Recurrent cough with phlegm may lead to bronchopneumonia, primarily caused by bacterial infections such as streptococcus and Haemophilus influenzae. It is related to catching a cold and consuming foods that cause stomach upset.Advice: The presence of cough and phlegm indicates that the condition has not self-healed. This could be due to insufficient treatment duration or weakened immunity. It is recommended to:
- Enhance nutrition
- Drink more water
- Avoid catching a cold
- Eat more vegetables and fruits
- Avoid foods that cause stomach upset
- Take oral cefixime granules and Shouzao San for treatment
- Consider traditional Chinese medicine treatment
The above advice is for the question "Child coughs with yellow phlegm every time." It is hoped to be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!