Patient's question:
The child has been diagnosed with influenza, and the hospital has prescribed medication. However, the child also has a sore throat and cannot speak, and there is a sound of phlegm when coughing. Is there any medicine that can help expel phlegm?Doctor's answer:
You can go to the hospital to collect a nasopharyngeal swab for influenza A virus antigen testing for preliminary screening. It is recommended to give the child antibiotics if they are taking medication. It is best to have the child undergo a complete blood count and chest X-ray, as children are prone to secondary neuron pneumonia after a cold. Severe and frequent coughing should be cautious of pneumonia. The above suggestions are for the question "How to treat a child diagnosed with influenza A and coughing with phlegm?" and are hoped to be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!