Why does my baby have phlegm in his throat when feeding?

The baby's physical health is a very important matter in the eyes of parents, because the baby's development depends entirely on a healthy body, and any problems with the baby's body will lead to hindered development. For example, many babies have unusual sounds in their throats when they are feeding. This sound is similar to the sound of phlegm. Let’s take a look at the explanation of why babies have phlegm sounds in their throats when they are feeding. I hope parents can understand this.

Babies are not prone to catching colds in the first 6 months of life because they still have antibodies from their mothers in their bodies. However, their resistance weakens after 6 months. Although newborn babies are less likely to get sick, a common condition for newborns is loud breathing, phlegm in the throat, and a "whooshing" sound accompanied by breathing vibrations. Because the oral and nasal cavities of newborns are narrow, and the nasal mucus is secreted, the respiratory tract is easily blocked, making the breathing sound louder and even causing phlegm in the throat.

It is quite common for newborns to have sputum sounds in pediatrics. Improper diet or illness can cause increased sputum or difficulty breathing, resulting in sputum sounds. It is recommended to go to the hospital first to check if there are any respiratory infections such as pharyngitis or tracheitis. If not, it is not a big deal. You can adjust your own diet first, such as not eating too greasy or spicy foods. After feeding, feed a little warm water and observe whether there are still sputum sounds.

Suggestions : Another situation is that the baby's swallowing function is not good. Adults will naturally swallow saliva to keep the throat dry; but babies cannot control it, so saliva will flow out or remain in the throat, causing the respiratory airflow to be blocked and the breathing sound to become louder. But this is a normal phenomenon and will improve about 4 to 5 months after birth.

You can dip a cotton swab in a little water and put it into the baby's nasal cavity or use a nasal aspirator to clean it. If you find mucus or secretions in your baby's nose, you can shine a flashlight on it first, then use a cotton swab dipped in water to remove it.