Patient's question:
Recently, my baby got a cold and developed severe cough symptoms. Besides the yellow phlegm, I have also been giving the child children's anti-inflammatory and cold medicine, but the symptoms have not been relieved. For this reason, I would like to consult on what to do about the baby's cold and cough with yellow phlegm.Doctor's answer:
The baby has a cold and cough, and there is yellow phlegm. The treatment with medication has not been very effective, so it is necessary to consider a bacterial infection. Moreover, the infection may have spread to the lower respiratory tract, leading to bronchitis or bronchopneumonia. It is best to go to the hospital for various related and thorough examinations, such as a complete blood count. If necessary, the medication should be adjusted to confirm the diagnosis. If there is a bacterial infection, it is necessary to provide antibiotics for anti-inflammatory treatment, while also using many traditional Chinese medicine formulations to clear the lungs and cool the blood.