Patient's question:
Symptom Description: The child has a cough with phlegm, runny nose, and likes to cry.History of Treatment and Effect: The medicine prescribed by the doctor didn't work well, so they had to try many different cough medicines before finding one that was effective.
Help Needed: What should be done?
Doctor's answer:
Children with cough and phlegm should first undergo phlegm-expelling treatment in the early stages, such as Western medicine containing ambroxol hydrochloride or traditional Chinese medicine containing Fritillaria cirrhosa. Once the phlegm is expelled, the cough will naturally subside. If the cough is accompanied by wheezing, it is important to first alleviate wheezing before considering (cough relief). The best option for alleviating wheezing is a cough syrup containing clenbuterol hydrochloride. Do not solely focus on (cough relief) first, as this may worsen the condition or lead to airway obstruction.In summary, parents should not use medication blindly and must follow the doctor's advice promptly to avoid delaying the child's condition. If the child has a cough after a cold or fever, parents should first determine whether it is a dry cough or a wet cough. A dry cough may indicate some lingering inflammation in the throat. It is important to drink more water, and the cough may improve quickly.