Children with yellow sputum, if the symptoms are mild, may be able to self-cure; if the symptoms are more serious, it is recommended to take medication, without medication may make the condition worse. Generally, yellow sputum in children indicates that it may be caused by bacterial viruses and other infections that lead to infectious diseases of the upper respiratory tract, such as pneumonia, acute bronchitis, etc., usually accompanied by coughing, purulent sputum, chills, fever and other symptoms. If the symptoms are mild, children may recover on their own; however, in most cases the symptoms are more severe and children’s immunity is not as strong as that of adults, and prolonged fever may lead to complications such as meningitis, which can be treated with medications such as cephalosporin and amoxicillin. It is recommended to go to the hospital for examination to identify the cause of the disease and take medication under the guidance of the doctor.