The infant population does not have complete language expression abilities, and there may be certain obstacles in communicating with their mothers. Therefore, when infants feel unwell, it is difficult to express themselves clearly to their mothers, and they can only rely on their mothers' careful and proactive detection. How do we know if a baby has phlegm in their mouth?
To know if there is phlegm in a baby's mouth, you can listen carefully to the baby's breathing. If there is phlegm in the baby's mouth, the breathing sound will be rough and may be accompanied by snoring sounds. If there is a foreign object in the baby's throat, it indicates that there is phlegm in the baby's mouth. Mothers can also observe the baby's saliva. If the saliva is thick, it also indicates phlegm and needs to be expelled in a timely manner.
Phlegm in a baby's mouth is mostly caused by respiratory tract infection. Under the stimulation of inflammation, the baby's trachea or lungs may become infected. In this case, the mother can take the baby to the hospital for treatment, and the doctor can use a stethoscope to determine if there is phlegm in the baby's mouth.
To help babies expel phlegm, mothers must adopt reasonable methods. Firstly, it is necessary to ensure that the baby's throat is moist by feeding more water and maintaining indoor air humidity, which can promote the discharge of phlegm. Mothers can also help babies loosen phlegm by patting their backs, making it easier to expel the phlegm. If necessary, medication can be used to remove phlegm, and timely medical treatment is sufficient.
