What should I do if my newborn baby has phlegm in his mouth?

Sometimes many parents will observe that their newborn babies keep spitting water. This is usually caused by the holding posture or because the temperature of the milk is too cold. However, some babies always have red faces. Later we find out that there is phlegm in the throat that cannot be coughed out, so this happens. Next, the editor will find out with everyone what are the methods to treat phlegm in the mouth of newborns.

The production of phlegm is mostly caused by infection. When you hear phlegm in your baby's breathing, you can determine the location of the phlegm, which is in the throat. It is necessary to carefully clear the nasal or throat secretions; if there is secretion in the trachea or lungs, regular expectoration is required (pat the baby's back gently with your palms half-closed). It is recommended that the baby drink some syrup, which is quite effective.

The baby coughs and has phlegm in the throat. This is a common situation in pediatrics and is mostly caused by respiratory tract infection and bacterial infection.

1. Most sputum is inflammatory secretions of the respiratory tract. The first step in treatment is to control the infection, supplemented by expectorants and oral anti-inflammatory drugs.

2. In addition to oral medications, you can use nebulizer inhalation to eliminate phlegm.

3. Family members should feed the baby more water and pat the baby’s back more often to help expel phlegm.

If your baby has a cold and coughs, has phlegm in his throat, or has pneumonia, then it is necessary to clear the phlegm. Because at this time, the baby's respiratory tract is inflamed and the secretions naturally increase. The ciliary system in the trachea and bronchi of adult lungs has a good clearance function. Foreign matter and excess secretions can be transported to the main bronchi in the form of sputum, and stimulate the body to produce a cough reflex to cough up the sputum. Infants and young children have very limited ability to do this, so they need adults to pat their backs to vibrate their lungs and help expel phlegm. This is the so-called physical therapy.

If a newborn has phlegm in his mouth, he will feel very uncomfortable, and over time, he will feel that his breathing is not smooth. In severe cases, it may induce some related diseases such as lung diseases. Therefore, parents must remove the phlegm from their children in time. You can try patting the child’s back, or give the child more water. Pay attention to the ventilation of the indoor environment and do not use air conditioning.