The reflex in the throat of a baby is not yet perfect, which can lead to phlegm in the throat after a respiratory infection, but the baby cannot cough it up. At this point, parents should take some measures to help their babies expel phlegm from their throats. So what if there is phlegm in the baby's mouth?
What should I do if my baby has phlegm in their mouth
There is phlegm on the baby's throat, which needs external help to be expelled, otherwise it can easily cause lung contamination. After discovering phlegm in the baby's mouth, mothers should increase the humidity in the environment to avoid dryness of the baby's mouth and throat. At the same time, they should give the baby more warm water to facilitate the discharge of phlegm.
If there is a lot of phlegm in the baby's throat and general methods of increasing environmental humidity cannot help the baby resolve phlegm, mothers need to take the baby to the hospital for nebulization, which has a significant effect.
In addition, mothers should avoid letting their babies sleep on their backs, as this can easily allow phlegm to enter the lungs and cause more serious infections, while adopting a lateral position will not lead to more serious complications. Moreover, mothers can also help their babies maintain a face down position, gently pat their backs, and assist in expelling phlegm.
What is the reason for phlegm in the baby's mouth
There is phlegm in the baby's throat, which is pathological due to an upper respiratory tract infection and increased secretion. Physiologically, due to incomplete development of the baby's respiratory tract, there may be secretions, which will alleviate on their own.
