Question
A 4-year-old child has had a runny nose for two days, clear mucus. This morning, they started coughing with phlegm. Is it a cold cough or a hot cough? Are there any specific remedies, such as dietary remedies, like garlic water or pear stewed with Fritillaria thunbergii?
Answer
When a child has a cough, it is considered a symptom of respiratory infection. In this case, you can give them Clear Lung and Thicken Phlegm Granules and Cephalosporin antibiotics. Additionally, encourage them to drink plenty of plain water. There is no need to worry. If the condition is severe, consider nebulizer inhalation therapy. For the runny nose, medication like Youtong Granules and Xiaokuaiké should be taken. There are many triggers for children’s respiratory systems. If the child is diagnosed with pediatric respiratory tract infection, parents should cooperate with the doctor for immediate treatment, coordinate with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should also be cautious not to allow their children to develop picky eating habits and should have a balanced diet.