What are the good medicines for children to relieve cough and phlegm

Children can follow the doctor's advice to use medications such as Pediatric Lung Heat Coughing and Coughing Oral Liquid, Pediatric Coughing and Coughing Ling Granules, Pediatric Lung Clearing and Phlegm Resolving Oral Liquid, Ambroterol Oral Solution, Acetylcysteine Granules, etc. to relieve cough and phlegm. Coughing and phlegm accumulation in children may be related to respiratory infections, allergic reactions, bronchitis, and other factors. It is recommended that parents take their children to the hospital in a timely manner, choose appropriate medication under the guidance of a doctor, and avoid self medication.

1. Pediatric Pulmonary Heat Cough and Asthma Oral Liquid

Pediatric Pulmonary Heat Cough and Asthma Oral Liquid is composed of traditional Chinese medicine such as ephedra, bitter almond, gypsum, licorice, etc. It has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, promoting lung function, and stopping cough. It is suitable for children with cough, phlegm, yellow phlegm, sore throat caused by wind heat invading the lungs. This medicine has a certain inhibitory effect on pathogens such as Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae. During the medication period, it is necessary to avoid eating spicy and greasy foods.

2. Xiao'er Kechuanling Granules

Xiao'er Kechuanling Granules contain ingredients such as ephedra, honeysuckle, and Isatis root, which can promote lung heat clearing, relieve cough and asthma, and are commonly used to treat cough and asthma caused by acute bronchitis in children. Granules are easy for children to take, but children with diabetes should use them with caution. If the symptoms do not improve after taking medication for 3 days, parents should take their children for follow-up visits to adjust the medication plan.

III. Pediatric Clearing Lung and Resolving Phlegm Oral Liquid

Pediatric Clearing Lung and Resolving Phlegm Oral Liquid is mainly composed of Houttuynia cordata, Scutellaria baicalensis, and Fritillaria thunbergii. It has the effects of clearing heat and resolving phlegm, relieving cough and asthma, and has a good effect on children with cough caused by phlegm heat obstructing the lungs. This medicine can dilute phlegm and promote excretion. After taking the medicine, it is necessary to drink water appropriately. Children who are allergic to the ingredients are prohibited from using it, and those with allergies should use it with caution.

4. Ambrotorol Oral Solution

Ambrotorol oral solution is a Western medicine compound preparation containing ambroxol hydrochloride and clenbuterol hydrochloride. It can dissolve mucus and dilate bronchi, and is suitable for children with acute and chronic bronchitis accompanied by thick sputum. Adverse reactions such as palpitations and hand tremors may occur. Parents should strictly control the dosage according to medical advice and avoid using it in combination with other bronchodilators.

V. Acetylcysteine granules

Acetylcysteine granules exert expectorant effects by breaking down the disulfide bonds of mucin in sputum, and are used for children with phlegm obstruction caused by bronchitis, pneumonia, and other conditions. This medicine should be taken with warm water and sealed for storage after opening. Children with asthma should prepare bronchodilators when taking medication to prevent the induction of bronchospasm. During coughing in children, parents should pay attention to maintaining indoor air circulation and humidity at 50% -60%. Encourage children to drink more warm water to dilute phlegm. The diet should be light, and proper consumption of snow pear, white radish and other lung moistening ingredients can be used to avoid cold drinks and sweet and greasy food irritating the respiratory tract. If coughing persists for more than a week or symptoms such as shortness of breath and fever occur, seek medical attention immediately to check for serious illnesses such as pneumonia. When coughing worsens at night, the pillow can be raised appropriately to reduce the stimulation of nasal and pharyngeal secretions reflux.