Is my baby's cough with phlegm caused by allergic rhinitis?

A baby's cough with phlegm does not necessarily mean allergic rhinitis, because other diseases can also cause the baby to have symptoms of coughing and phlegm, such as acute upper respiratory tract infection, chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma, etc., so the disease cannot be diagnosed solely based on coughing and phlegm.

1. Acute upper respiratory tract infection: If the baby is infected by bacteria or viruses, it will lead to acute upper respiratory tract infection, with symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, coughing, and sputum. Symptomatic treatment can be given under the guidance of a doctor, such as using children's cough syrup to relieve the symptoms of coughing and sputum;

2. Chronic bronchitis: If the baby inhales dust for a long time, it may lead to chronic bronchitis, which is manifested by long-term coughing, sputum, wheezing and other symptoms. It is necessary to leave the dusty environment in time and receive anti-infection treatment under the guidance of a doctor, such as the use of amoxicillin and other drugs;

3. Pneumonia: It is an inflammation of the lungs caused by pathogen infection, which can manifest as cough, sputum, chest pain, fever and other symptoms. If it is bacterial pneumonia, it will also be accompanied by yellow purulent sputum, and antibiotics are needed for treatment, such as amoxicillin, ceftriaxone sodium, etc. If it is mycoplasma pneumonia, erythromycin, azithromycin and other drugs can be used for treatment;

4. Asthma: If your baby has a history of asthma attacks and is exposed to allergens such as pollen and dust mites when going out, which causes a hyperresponsive state of the airways, manifested by sudden symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, and difficulty breathing, you should go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time. You can use methylprednisolone, budesonide and other drugs for nebulization treatment.

If the baby is exposed to allergens and develops allergic rhinitis, be careful to stay away from allergens. In addition, antihistamines can be used for treatment under the guidance of a doctor, such as loratadine, cetirizine, etc. In addition, in daily life, you should pay attention to drinking more water, rest more, and avoid overwork to avoid adverse effects on the body.