When a baby coughs and has phlegm, it is mostly caused by lung heat. Treating cough caused by lung heat is not only relieved by medication, but also by dietary adjustments in daily life. In addition to medication treatment, mothers can also help their babies relieve coughing and discomfort at home. Next, the encyclopedia will introduce baby cough and phlegm resolving tips.
1. After each cough, drink plenty of warm water
Prepare a insulated straw cup at the baby's bedside, filled with warm boiled water at a temperature of 38-45 degrees Celsius. After each cough in the baby, feeding them as much as possible to drink can help relieve cough, dry throat and other discomfort. This method is suitable for both dry cough and phlegm in the baby's throat, day and night. In addition to plain water, it is also possible to mix a small amount of fruit juice with water, but be careful to choose less stimulating apple juice or pear juice, and avoid choosing too sweet or more stimulating citrus fruit juice. If there is phlegm in the throat, drinking warm water can help relieve the tension of the respiratory mucosa, make the baby's thick phlegm thin, reduce stimulation, and naturally reduce the frequency of coughing. If it is a dry cough, the throat will become dry, itchy and uncomfortable. At this time, drinking some warm water can moisten the respiratory tract, and the baby will feel more comfortable.
2. When coughing continuously, fumigate with hot air
For babies with persistent dry cough, you can prepare a cup of steaming hot water and place it under their nose to let the emitted heat fumigate them. This way, from the nose, mouth to the throat, the entire respiratory tract can come into contact with hot air and become moist. Sometimes a baby's cough is caused by dry and irritating respiratory tract. As long as it is kept moist, it can improve and reduce the frequency of coughing.
3. Coughing incessantly while sleeping, you can help him elevate his upper body
When a baby suffers from pneumonia or tracheitis, there may be phlegm in the throat, and sometimes there may be wheezing. At night, they will cough incessantly as soon as they lie down. This is because when lying flat, the baby's respiratory secretions cannot be discharged smoothly, leading to an exacerbation of coughing at night. At this point, you can elevate the baby's upper body, such as using a bedding to create a sloping surface for the baby to lie on. Raising the head can reduce the backward drainage of nasal secretions and decrease the frequency of coughing. Remind Mom, it's not just about raising the pillow, but raising the entire upper body.
