What to do if your three-year-old baby has phlegm in his throat

Some children will have symptoms of coughing and cold, not only with snot in their noses, but also with phlegm in their throats. The snot is easy to get out, but the phlegm is difficult to get out because the baby is too young and may not be able to cough up phlegm. A lot of phlegm accumulates in the throat, which may affect the child's speaking and breathing. At this time, parents should help the child solve this problem. What should I do if my three-year-old baby has phlegm in his throat?

1. Pat the back

The location of phlegm in children's lungs is different, and the simplest and safest method is to hold it vertically. The mother holds the baby, puts the baby's head on her shoulder, and pats the baby with her other hand. Start patting from the baby's lower lungs, from bottom to top, and then from outside to inside. This requires a certain amount of force.

2. Nose massage

Push upwards on both sides of the child's nostrils all the way to the root of the nose. This will help the nose to breathe and the mucus will become thinner and easier to come out.

3. Steam method

You can put hot water in a teacup and let your baby sit closer to the cup. The steam will moisten his respiratory mucosa and make the phlegm thinner and easier to come out. About eighty degrees is enough. You can also take a thicker towel, pour hot water on it, and place it near the baby's nose for the baby to suck. Of course, this method must be used with extreme caution not to scald the child.

4. Drinking water method

It is better to give your baby warm water, but you must pay attention to the water temperature. It is best to have water around 23 degrees, which is better for expectoration. It is better to have water that is slightly cooler, but too cold will damage the baby's appetite.

Parents can also use dietary therapy to help their children expectorate, for example, steamed pear with Fritillaria cirrhosa is a good choice and can help eliminate phlegm and relieve cough. In addition, the leftover orange peels can be dried and then soaked in water for children to drink. This not only tastes refreshing but also can effectively reduce phlegm. It’s also nice to buy some pears for my children to eat.