Each family has different methods and principles for taking care of their baby. Some families believe that a cold is a minor issue that can heal on its own, while others think that if a baby sneezes, they should go to the hospital for a check-up. Parents of babies have different views on baby care, and sometimes it is difficult to determine which one is correct. So, under what circumstances should babies suck phlegm?
Under what circumstances should babies suck phlegm
1. Sputum aspiration is the process of using machines to extract secretions from the human respiratory tract, which helps to maintain airway patency and prevent conditions such as aspiration pneumonia, suffocation, and atelectasis. If the baby has obvious phlegm sounds and cannot cough up the phlegm on their own, or if the doctor observes phlegm coming out of the artificial airway, suction is needed.
2. Children have a lot of saliva, and if they have respiratory infections, their secretions will increase. In addition, the development of various organ functions in children is not yet complete, and they cannot effectively protect their airways like adults. This can lead to aspiration. If not suctioned in a timely manner, it can worsen lung inflammation, and if it is severe, it can even cause the baby to suffocate. Therefore, if the baby has respiratory infections, suctioning is very necessary.
The benefits of suctioning phlegm for babies
1. By using the principle of negative pressure, the viscous phlegm or foreign objects in the baby's respiratory tract can be suctioned out, which can achieve the effect of clearing the respiratory tract and effectively improve the ventilation function of the baby's respiratory tract.
2. Inhalation of phlegm can effectively prevent the occurrence of aspiration pneumonia, cyanosis, asphyxia, and other conditions.
3. Suctioning phlegm can help babies recover from respiratory infections as soon as possible and effectively improve the quality of life of sick babies. This way, the baby won't be unable to eat or sleep well all day long due to coughing and phlegm.
I believe that every parent of a child does not want their child to get sick, so when a child gets sick, it is necessary to seek timely treatment, especially when the child is still relatively young. Considering that their self-care ability is not strong, they may not be able to cough or swallow, or their phlegm may be sticky and difficult to cough out. At this time, to avoid some risks, it is recommended that parents take their child to the hospital for suctioning.
