Patient's question:
The baby is three and a half months old. A few days ago, it had clear nasal discharge and a stuffy throat with phlegm. Now the nasal discharge has stopped, but the throat still has phlegm, especially when feeding. What could be the reason for this? What should be done?Doctor's answer:
If this child has a cough and later develops phlegm, and if a thorough examination indicates that the sound suggests contagion with a high contagion index, it is recommended to use anti-infection drugs for the child. It is also recommended to give the child oral Dried Tofu Root Extract (Yuxingcao Heji) or to go to the hospital for a follow-up visit to coordinate oral traditional Chinese medicine or traditional Chinese medicine enema treatment. Additionally, oral Ambroxol Oral Solution or inhalation treatment can be used to complement the treatment. This will have a faster cooling effect. Generally, when a child is sick, especially with a cough, if it starts without phlegm and later, as inflammatory exudation occurs and secretions are expelled, symptoms of phlegm may reappear.