When adults are sick, they can usually be detected through discomfort reactions in the body, while when children are sick, adults often cannot detect it in a timely manner, especially infants. This is because babies cannot speak yet, so many adults will observe them more. When a baby has thick phlegm, I want to know what's going on with it?
1. Respiratory tract infection: If a baby has thick phlegm, it may be caused by a respiratory tract infection, such as pneumonia. If a baby has pneumonia, they may have thick phlegm and cough. If it is caused by pneumonia, adults should take their children to seek medical treatment in a timely manner. To avoid causing difficulty breathing in infants, which is very detrimental to their health.
2. Congenital laryngeal wheezing: The presence of thick phlegm in infants may be caused by congenital laryngeal wheezing, which is often caused by the mother's low calcium during pregnancy. If it is congenital laryngeal wheezing, it is recommended that adults take the baby to the hospital to consult a doctor for relief.
3. Intense activity: If a baby is just crying or engaging in intense activity, it may also lead to thick phlegm. Therefore, when a baby has thick phlegm, it is important to calm their emotions and allow them to calm down. If a baby has thick phlegm when they are quiet, adults should take the baby to the hospital early for examination to confirm the cause, and then receive targeted treatment.
