Patient's question:
Symptom Description: The child has a cough with phlegm, runny nose, and is prone to crying. Past 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. Desired Help: What should be done?Doctor's answer:
Children with cough and phlegm should first undergo phlegm-removing 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 the wheezing before considering. The best option for alleviating wheezing is cough syrup containing clenbuterol hydrochloride. Do not solely focus on 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 distinguish whether it is a dry cough or a wet cough. A dry cough may indicate some residual inflammation in the throat. It is important to drink more water and the cough may improve quickly.