What should I do if my three-year-old child has phlegm in his throat?

The phlegm in the baby's throat is usually caused by an increase in exudate in the throat. The baby's bronchial mucus increases, and the mucous membrane in the throat also secretes more viscous liquid, causing it to get stuck in the throat and be unable to be coughed out. I feel uncomfortable talking, drinking water, etc. Babies tend to cry more when they are upset. Therefore, mothers are very worried about this happening. So let’s find out what to do if a three-year-old child has phlegm in his throat?

Pat the back

Dad or mom can let the baby lie on his side or hold him/her on his/her side during the coughing period, and then pat the baby's back. This can help expel phlegm. However, be careful to pat the baby's back gently, otherwise it is easy to cause internal injuries to the baby.

Drinking water method

"Whether it's a cold, fever, or cough, everyone says to drink more water. Although there is no evidence to support this, drinking more water is always good. Especially for babies with phlegm in their throats, drinking more water can dilute the mucus secretions in the throat and help cough up the phlegm.

Steam method

Our mouth, ears, eyes and nose are all connected, so when the baby has phlegm in the throat, parents can try pouring boiling water into a teacup or a large pot, and then let the baby's mouth and nose face the rising water vapor and absorb it. This will make the phlegm thinner and easier for the baby to cough it out. But parents should pay attention to holding the container of boiling water tightly to avoid scalding the baby.

Window ventilation method

The environment in which the baby lives is also very important. Dad or mom should open the windows of the baby's room regularly to ventilate the room, while also avoiding letting cold wind blow directly on the baby. In addition, it is best to control the indoor temperature at 18-22 degrees and the humidity at 60%-65%. Such an environment will help the baby to expel phlegm.

When mothers are taking care of their babies, they need to pay attention to making the baby's living environment comfortable. It is also important to open the windows in your room at home to ventilate and breathe fresh air. Steaming can also be used. You can let your baby breathe into the steam of hot water. In addition, giving your baby some warm boiled water will also be beneficial.