Balsam pear is just a fruit and does not have the effect of treating cough and diluting phlegm. The nutritional value of balsam pear is very high, containing sugar, amino acids, vitamins and a variety of carbohydrates, and its water content is about 80%. Pear can not only eat raw, but also can do pear wine, pear juice, pear cream and other food. However, balsam pear is a food and cannot cure diseases. There are more reasons for coughing and increased phlegm, such as due to bronchitis and upper respiratory tract infections. Eating balsam pear can not improve the symptoms, control the infection at the same time, oral compound licorice tablets, Ambroxol dispersible tablets, etc. has the effect of treating cough, dilute phlegm. The above medicines are for reference only, and the specific dosage should follow the doctor’s instruction. When cough and sputum increase, you should go to a regular hospital, and follow the doctor’s instructions for active treatment after clarifying the cause of the disease.