For every little baby, physical health is essential for smoother growth. Many babies are prone to illness due to their low immune system. For example, a cold can be accompanied by coughing and phlegm, which can make the baby very uncomfortable. So, what should the baby do if they have a cold, cough, and phlegm in their throat?
1. Medication method: If the baby has a cold, cough, and phlegm in the throat, and the situation is severe, timely medication treatment should be taken. The issue that parents need to pay attention to is that they cannot give cough suppressants to their babies casually, so as not to choose the wrong medication and suppress the cough center, which is not conducive to the production of phlegm. Medication can be carried out under the guidance of a doctor.
2. Drink plenty of water: When a baby coughs, a large amount of water in the body will be lost through the respiratory tract, and the lack of water in the airway will lead to inflammation and the viscosity of secretions, making it difficult to cough up the produced phlegm. Drinking more water for babies has a good moisturizing and therapeutic effect on their throat. Drinking water can dilute thick secretions, making it easier to cough, which is beneficial for coughing and expectoration, and helps to eliminate local inflammation.
3. Back patting method: When a baby coughs and has phlegm, parents can also use the back patting method to relieve the baby's discomfort. The back patting method can better promote the loosening of phlegm in the baby's lungs and bronchi, thereby allowing the phlegm to be eliminated as soon as possible. Parents should control the intensity and not harm the baby.
