When the weather changes from cold to hot, children are often susceptible to coughing and illness. When a child coughs, phlegm is inevitably produced in the throat, but the child will not completely cough up phlegm, so the phlegm in the throat is very uncomfortable. So, what if a child coughs too much phlegm and cannot cough it out?
When a child coughs and cannot cough up phlegm, parents should give them plenty of water, which can effectively help to expel phlegm and relieve the child's uncomfortable symptoms. The water temperature should be kept appropriate and not too cold. It is necessary to replenish water in small amounts multiple times a day, which can also promote the recovery of cough. In addition, drinking honey water is also beneficial for the throat.
When a child coughs up phlegm, parents should change their position appropriately, which can make it easier for the phlegm to be discharged. At the same time, they can also try to give the child a smooth breath by placing their palm on their back and gently stroking it, being careful not to apply too much force. During this process, they should avoid being stimulated by cold air and wear warm clothing.
Parents can also apply a hot water bottle on their child's back, which can have the effect of dispelling cold and resolving phlegm. However, they should pay attention to the temperature of the hot water bottle, which should not be too high to prevent scalding the child. It should be controlled at around 40 degrees Celsius. In addition, steam can be applied to the child's nasal cavity, which can dilute the phlegm in the mouth. When the child coughs, parents should not panic too much, as long as appropriate methods are taken to deal with it, it can generally be relieved.
