Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: The child has phlegm in the throat, coughing, but no fever. What kind of medicine would be better?Duration of the current illness: 3 days
Current general condition: Symptoms are milder during the day. Sleep, mental state, and feeding are normal. However, coughing is severe at night, with a feeling of phlegm in the throat. Temperature is 37°C.
Medical history: Congenital laryngeal stridor, eczema
Previous diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes:
Other: Currently using Hao Wa Yin Bei Cough Granules and Tai Er Xin. Please ask the expert, what are your better insights?
Thank you
Doctor's answer:
Hello: Based on the child's condition, some Banlangen granules can be taken to treat cough. Medications for cough are mainly divided into three categories: antitussive drugs, expectorant drugs, and bronchodilator drugs.Antitussive drugs mainly include: codeine, morphine, pholcodine, dextromethorphan, licorice syrup, etc. These drugs are effective for mild respiratory inflammation and irritative dry cough, but certain anesthetic drugs in this category must be used under the guidance of a doctor.
Expectorant drugs include: juniper oil, ammonium chloride, potassium iodide, acetylcysteine, rhododendron, Xiaoke Ning syrup, etc. These drugs are effective for clearing excessive and viscous sputum in the respiratory tract.
Bronchodilator drugs include: ephedrine, salbutamol, theophylline, vitamin K1, etc. Asthma is often caused by allergies or inflammation stimulating bronchial smooth muscle spasm. The pharmacological action of bronchodilator drugs is primarily to relieve bronchial smooth muscle spasm, which facilitates sputum expulsion. When using these drugs, it is important to choose those with minimal side effects and are safe and reliable for children.