What to do if your child has phlegm and cough

What should I do if my child has a cough with phlegm? Children may cough up phlegm but may not be able to cough it out because they are too young, which makes parents very worried. What should I do if my child coughs and has phlegm? Are you a first-time parent and still having a headache over these issues? Here we summarize some symptoms of children's cough as well as treatment and prevention methods, hoping to help you solve your problems. Let us find out through the following.

Yam porridge

Peel the yam, cut it into small pieces and put it into a food grinder. Add half a bowl of water and process the yam into a thin paste. Then pour it into the pot, put it on the fire, stir constantly and bring to a boil. It is best for babies to eat it on an empty stomach. A bowl of prepared yam porridge can be fed to the baby in 2 to 3 times. Yam strengthens the spleen and stomach, replenishes lung qi, and benefits kidney essence. This recipe is most suitable for infants and young children. It can not only relieve cough and treat asthma, but also has a good therapeutic effect on children's anorexia, excessive sweating, drooling, qi deficiency and timidity. It should be noted that the yam should not be boiled for too long, otherwise the amylase contained in it will decompose and lose its nourishing effect.

Red dates + ginkgo

This recipe is suitable for babies over 2 years old. Take 3 red dates and 3 ginkgo nuts, put them in a small pot, add half a bowl of water, and cook on medium heat for 10 minutes. Give it to your baby every night before going to bed. Red dates are warm in nature, replenish qi and strengthen the spleen and stomach; ginkgo nuts are mild in nature, can restrain lung qi, relieve cough and asthma, and have the effect of strengthening the kidneys. Therefore, they are very effective for children with long-term coughs, recurrent colds, coughs, and fevers. It can also treat enuresis. It should be noted that the amount of red dates and ginkgo nuts must be controlled and limited to 3 pieces. Too much will cause the baby to get angry and have qi stagnation.

Walnut + sesame + red dates + honey

Crush half a pound of walnut kernels, 2 ounces of black sesame seeds, and half a pound of red dates, put them in a large bowl and mix evenly, then add 1 tablespoon of honey and 3 tablespoons of water (because honey is difficult to mix evenly, you can heat the honey and water on the fire first). Cover the large bowl and put it into a large pot to steam. After boiling over high heat, switch to low heat and steam for 40 minutes. Give your baby one spoonful every morning and evening. This recipe is most suitable for children. It can not only cure children's chronic cough, bronchitis, and asthma, but also has a very good effect on children's constipation. If this recipe is consumed for a long time, it can enhance the baby's physique.

What should you do if your child has cough and phlegm? After reading the above, I believe you already know the answer. Children don’t like taking medicine or getting injections, but they have to be treated. From the above, you know the dietary therapy methods for children’s cough and phlegm. When your child coughs and has phlegm, you might as well try it. Don’t be afraid that the child will not eat it. Sweet food is the child’s favorite. I believe the child will get better soon.