Children with cough and phlegm after a cold can be relieved by cough suppressants, expectorants and antiviral medicines in conjunction with their doctors.
1. Cough suppressants: Children with cold symptoms after being exposed to the cold are prone to coughing with phlegm. If the cough is severe or interferes with sleep, you can follow the doctor’s treatment by applying cough suppressants such as dextromethorphan.
2. Expectorants: Expectorant treatment can improve the clearance rate of airway secretion by coughing, commonly used expectorant drugs include Ambroxol, Bromhexine and so on.
3. Antiviral drugs: Most colds are caused by viral infections, which are self-limiting and can be treated symptomatically without other medications. If necessary, oral antiviral solution can be used to shorten the duration of illness. Secondary bacterial infections need to be treated with additional drugs such as amoxicillin and cefixime.
The use of the above medications should be strictly in accordance with the doctor’s instructions, and should not be used blindly to avoid adverse effects. At the same time, it is necessary to develop good living habits, a balanced diet, adequate sleep, appropriate exercise and so on.