I don't know if you have ever encountered the problem of children having excessive phlegm. Children are not fully developed in all aspects, and their bodies are very delicate. If there is phlegm in the throat, they cannot cough it out on their own. Many parents think of solving this problem for their children themselves. So how to use your mouth to suck phlegm for your baby? Actually, it is not recommended for parents to suck phlegm for their children because they do not know the techniques and it is easy to harm them. Let's take a closer look below.
How to use your mouth to suck phlegm for a baby
Actually, it is not recommended for parents to use their mouths to suck phlegm on their children, as this is not hygienic and may cause pain and even lead to bacterial infections. If the child has a lot of phlegm and it is very serious, they can go to the hospital to solve it. Usually, a hose is inserted into the throat. But this cannot be done by parents. You can go to the hospital and not act recklessly, otherwise if you harm your child, it will not be a phlegm problem.
What are the methods to help babies expel phlegm
1. Back clapping method
Can be used urgently when children cannot cough up phlegm to help expel phlegm.
The specific operation is to have the child lie on their side or pick them up while coughing. The parents slightly bent their fingers and clenched them into an empty fist, gently tapping the back of the child. Lie on the left side, alternating between the two sides. The hitting force should not be too strong, it should be carried out from top to bottom, from outside to inside, in sequence. Take at least 3-5 minutes on each side, 2-3 times a day. The back patting method can not only promote the loosening of phlegm in the lungs and bronchi of children, leading to drainage and discharge into the trachea, but also promote blood circulation in the heart and lungs, which is beneficial for the absorption of bronchitis and enables early recovery of the disease.
2. Drinking water method
Encourage the child to drink more water, especially cold water around 23 degrees Celsius, which has a good moisturizing and physical therapeutic effect on the throat, and is beneficial for the elimination of local inflammation. Children with cough symptoms often experience varying degrees of dehydration, which can exacerbate respiratory inflammation and increase secretion consistency, making it difficult to cough up. Drinking plenty of cold boiled water can dilute viscous secretions, making them easier to cough up and beneficial for relieving cough and phlegm. At the same time, cold boiled water can also improve blood circulation, allowing the waste or toxins produced by the body's metabolism to be quickly excreted from the urine, thereby reducing its irritation to the respiratory tract.
3. Steam method
Pour boiling water into a large can or teacup, pick up the child, and make their mouth and nose face the rising water vapor while inhaling and exhaling. This can make the sputum thinner and easier to cough up. It can also reduce congestion and edema of the trachea and bronchial mucosa, and reduce coughing. But be careful of burns to avoid accidents.
It is normal for children to have phlegm when they catch a cold, indicating that they can resist the invasion of dirt. But regarding the issue of phlegm, we cannot blindly act recklessly. We have informed everyone above that it is best for parents not to use their mouths to suck phlegm on their babies, and we have also introduced several methods to help children expel phlegm. You can refer to them and seek medical attention if necessary.
