Is it necessary to use a nebulizer for a 7-month-old baby with a cough and phlegm?

Patient's question:

Cough with phlegm how to need a nebulizer 1 year 3 months baby cough with phlegm how to need a nebulizer Treatment history and effectiveness: None What kind of assistance is needed: 1 year 3 months baby cough with phlegm how to need a nebulizer

Doctor's answer:

A protective reflex action that completely clears secretions or foreign bodies from the respiratory tract. Upper respiratory tract infections, bronchitis, pneumonia, acute laryngitis, and other conditions can all cause coughing.
Medical advice: It is recommended that you promptly visit a hospital for a thorough examination to determine the cause of the cough. It is important to correctly differentiate between ordinary coughing and cough-variant asthma to avoid misdiagnosis.
Treatment for cough should be based on the type of cough. Both Western and Chinese medicine can be used, but dietary therapy is considered the best. Examples include white fungus chicken congee, sand root lily bulb duck soup, and apricot kernel pig lung congee.
When using traditional Chinese medicine such as Qingfei Syrup, it is important to note that due to varying properties, the medicine can be categorized as cold, hot, warm, or cool. It must be taken according to the specific symptoms.