Cough With Phlegm Whether Covid Symptoms?




My child is 13 years old, 2 weeks ago was hospitalized because of dengue fever. Yesterday complained of a sore throat to swallow and talk. I guess from eating chocolate and sugary drinks, and instant noodles. Today appeared coughing up phlegm. My child is every day taking vitamins and always at home. What are the symptoms of Covid 19?


Originally posted 2020-04-14 09:22:37.
Hello Deassy,



  

Thank you for the question.











Sore throat accompanied by cough is most often caused by strep throat (pharyngitis). This condition, in addition can occur due to infection (including infection with the Corona virus that causes COVID-19), can also occur due to allergies, irritation, and even malignancy around the throat.



  

Not only pharyngitis, complaints that your child is experiencing may also be caused by reflux of stomach acid into the throat, excessive stretch of the vocal cords, tonsillitis, rhinosinusitis, laryngitis, bronchitis, immune disorders, asthma, and many other diseases. Physical conditions that are not so good after being sick (in this case dengue fever), can indeed make your child much more vulnerable to experiencing these various complaints.



  

If there is no fever, shortness of breath, or severe vomiting, often conditions like that experienced by your child are not dangerous. If it feels disturbing, you can try to do first:







Give your child paracetamol as long as his throat is still painful  

Remind him to drink a lot and rest a lot in the house  

Don't give him food that has artificial sweetness, oily, spicy, and cold  

Keep children from smoke, dust, cigarettes, pollution, cold, and other substances that can worsen their complaints  

Give the child a mask while still coughing  

Keep the child away from other people who are coughing, sneezing, runny nose, and fever  

Put the child in the sun in the morning so the mucus causes the cough to melt



Conversely, if there are severe complaints as mentioned above, or your child and / or someone who is at home with him has contact with sufferers or suspects of COVID-19, then you can check him directly to the doctor or pediatrician to be given further treatment according to the cause the complaint is ...



  

I hope this helps.
even though you probably feel fatigued, the symptoms of a cold or flu are not typically dangerous to your baby. when you become pregnant, your immune system is likely to change. as a result of these changes, you may contract a cold or a cough at some point during your pregnancy. if you get a cold or a cough, try treating it by doing the following:
• place a humidifier in your room, keep your head elevated on your pillow while resting. 
• drink warm tea, or gargle with warm salt water.
• besides that take proper rest & sleep, drink plenty of fluids & increase intake of vitamin c as it boosts immunity
• you can also count on home remedies like – a) kaada made of tulsi, honey, adrak, b) take mild steam c) increase intake of garlic as it acts like a powerhouse against the cold during pregnancy! 
it is best to reduce the number of over-the-counter medications you take. many medications you normally would use to treat the symptoms of your cold are not safe to take during your pregnancy. hi i was just wondering if you ever figured out anything with your daughters fear of vomit. i am going through this now and your daughter sounds just like mine.. same age and all. it's bad for her at school and at bedtime.. she thinks about it all the time.. it has even affected her eating. if you get this can you please email me at lrechnitzer@sbcglobal.net. it's terrible to see your child go through this. i hope your daughter is better. throat pain can be from a strep infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (to check for strep). severe vomiting or severe diarrhea means a trip to the doctor, regardless of other symptoms. see more... stool color can mean a lot if it is persistent. stool color changes are most often due to diet changes or eating "other" stuff. if your daughter is otherwise healthy i believe you can wait this one out. if you have suspicion of ingesting something inappropriate then the er. if she has a liver infection as you seem to be thinking the stool will stay pale for longer. see more... regardless of the food triggering an allergic reaction the allergic reaction consists of some or all of these symptoms: itchy & swollen of lips, tongue, mouth, throat, nausea, vomiting, cramps, diarrhea, hives, swollen face, eyelids, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, a sense of doom, dizziness, loss of consciousness. see more... you can use panado, benylin cough syrup, strepsils.<br/><br/>best wishes may be a sign of infection, check with your doctor. see more... swelling is one of the symptoms of superficial phlebitis. the area is often very tender to touch, warm and red. it is best to have the acute inflammation treated and then explore your options for definitive treatment. see more... wheezing with breathing is associated with bronchospasm, a narrowing of the passageways that bring air to your lungs. there can be lots of causes. most commonly, wheezing with exercise is associated with asthma. you should consider having a doctor evaluate your breathing. see more... you'll need to be evaluated by your physician and possibly have blood tests. don't try to self diagnose. taking medication for mild constipation will not solve your weakness. see more...