There is no standardized treatment for cough and phlegm in a three-year-old child, because the specific treatment will vary depending on the cause of the illness.
1. Viral colds: Cough with phlegm caused by viral colds can be treated with acetaminophen and dextromethorphan hydrobromide under the guidance of a doctor in conjunction with the physical condition.
Drink plenty of water and keep the air circulating in the room to avoid catching cold, which will affect the treatment effect. Eat a diet rich in light and easily digestible foods.
If the combination of bacterial infection, you also need to add antibiotic drugs, such as cefixime.
2. Bronchitis: Cough with phlegm caused by bronchitis needs to be treated with drugs such as Ambroxol, Dextromethorphan (when coughing is severe), Salbutamol and Penicillin.
3. Pneumonia: If the cough is caused by pneumonia, it needs to be treated with penicillin, cefixime, azithromycin and other drugs to fight infection. At the same time, the symptomatic treatment should also be carried out by drugs such as Ambroxol, Dextromethorphan (when the cough is severe), Ibuprofen and so on.
Parents are advised to bring their children to the hospital as soon as possible to receive targeted treatment from the doctor. These medications should be used under medical supervision. The above medicines should be used under the supervision of a doctor.