Cold is the most common disease that infants and young children are prone to during their growth process. Although it is not a particularly serious problem, babies may experience fever, runny nose, and discomfort due to a cold. Mothers are also very anxious and heartbroken, especially when babies have phlegm that cannot be coughed up. So, what should I do if a baby has phlegm and mucus in their throat?
1. Medication therapy
If a baby has a mild cold, they should take less medicine and rely on their own abilities to recover. But if it's more serious, it's better to take medication for treatment. Especially the phlegm in the baby's throat, it is usually difficult to cough and expel by oneself. It is necessary to take some cough suppressants and expectorants to help eliminate phlegm, and actively treat colds and runny nose.
2. Expectoration treatment
If phlegm and mucus accumulate excessively in a baby's throat, it may block their respiratory tract and affect their breathing, especially in the case of lower respiratory tract infections, where phlegm can deposit in the lungs and cause respiratory failure. Mothers can lower their baby's head and raise their feet too high, then pat their back where the lungs and trachea are located to help remove phlegm and mucus.
3. Drink water and fumigate
Drinking more water for babies can dilute some of the phlegm in their throat, which is beneficial for them to cough up. In addition, fumigating the baby with hot water can help them inhale more moisture, moisten their throat, and reduce the stickiness of phlegm. Moisten the nasal cavity to make it easier for mucus to flow out and wipe off.
