What to do if your child coughs up yellow phlegm

The cause of yellow sputum coughing in children may be related to influenza, bronchopneumonia, rhinitis and other factors, according to the specific conditions, choose the appropriate treatment. 1. Influenza: respiratory disease caused by influenza virus, if combined with bacterial infection can lead to coughing yellow sputum performance. Can be applied under the guidance of the doctor antibiotic treatment, such as amoxicillin anti-infection, acetylcysteine nebulization, to promote the discharge of sputum. If necessary, add oseltamivir antiviral treatment. 2. Bronchopneumonia: It is mainly an infection caused by bronchial inflammation invading the lungs, manifested by coughing and sputum. Under doctor’s supervision, oral medication should be taken to reduce sputum, together with nebulized inhalation, such as budesonide suspension, terbutaline, and give back patting to promote sputum coughing out. If you consider the possibility of bacterial infection, you can add cefazoxime, cefuroxime and other anti-infective treatment as prescribed by the doctor. 3. Rhinitis: generally due to Staphylococcus aureus infection, the patient will be manifested as coughing up yellow sputum, purulent nasal discharge and other symptoms, can be recommended by the doctor to choose saline nasal spray, if necessary, can be replaced by negative pressure nasal drainage treatment. If the baby coughs yellow sputum, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, in accordance with the doctor’s instructions to be targeted treatment.