Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: Cough with excessive phlegm. Phlegm is white and thin. Poor appetite, thin white tongue, four limbs cold and cool.Duration of current illness: 15 days
Current general condition: Same as above
Medical history: No previous history
Previous diagnoses and treatment history and outcomes: None
Ancillary tests: None
Others:
Doctor's answer:
Hello, coughing is a protective reflex caused by respiratory foreign bodies or inflammation, which helps to clean the respiratory tract. However, severe coughing can often lead to congestion and edema or spasm in the respiratory tract, further exacerbating the cough and creating a vicious cycle. Based on your child's symptoms, it is suspected to be a respiratory infection. Respiratory infections in winter are often caused by viruses and can be accompanied by bacterial infections. Treatment for cough should be tailored to specific conditions. For example, for irritating dry cough, central cough suppressants (such as pholcodine and dextromethorphan) can be used. If the cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm, the focus should be on expectorant therapy to prevent phlegm from accumulating in the trachea. Specific medications that can be used include Compound Fresh Bamboo Liquid, ambroxol hydrochloride, and bisolvon, among others. Additionally, effective antibiotics should be selected based on the condition to control the infection.