Patient's question:
The weekend has already started to secrete translucent, watery nasal mucus, which then leads to coughing, hiccups, but no high fever symptoms. Today, I noticed that the baby's nasal mucus has become thicker than before, still translucent in color, and there is phlegm in the throat that cannot be coughed up. The sound suggests inflammation, but no...Doctor's answer:
Due to weakened immunity, children are more prone to catching colds and fever, which can lead to respiratory diseases such as tracheitis and bronchitis. Avoid taking cough syrup casually, as it may suppress the cough reflex and hinder mucus expulsion. For those with less mucus that is thick and difficult to cough up, under the guidance of a doctor, you can use expectorants such as ammonium chloride, Platycodon root, and Polygala root. Traditional Chinese medicine, such as stewed pear with Fritillaria cirrhosa, can also help in expelling phlegm and relieving cough. Take one pear, cut off the top as a lid, hollow out the core, and place 10 grams of rock sugar and 6 grams of Fritillaria cirrhosa powder inside. Replace the lid, place it in a bowl, and steam until the pear is soft. Eat the pear and drink the juice.