What should I do if my child has phlegm in his throat and can't cough it out?

We generally believe that the onset of coughing symptoms is caused by pharyngitis, pneumonia or bronchitis. Of course, many people are prone to coughing and have phlegm during the recovery stage after a cold. Children, because they do not understand, often cannot cough out their phlegm when they have a cough. So, as parents, how should we deal with the problem of children having phlegm but not being able to cough it out?

First of all, when a baby is infected with a common upper respiratory tract infection, the doctor will mostly give treatment according to the type of disease, such as expectorants and expectorants; if a bacterial infection is suspected, such as acute tonsillitis, appropriate antibiotics should be given. If you get a lower respiratory tract infection (such as bronchiolitis, pneumonia), in addition to medication, you should also strengthen expectoration, steam therapy and water supplementation.

But be careful, when helping babies to cough up phlegm, you should pay attention to whether there is any increase in phlegm, because their cardiopulmonary function is not as good as that of adults. Don't just cough up phlegm without paying attention to the baby's condition. If phlegm accumulates deep in the lungs, in addition to relying on expectorants, oxygen masks and moisture to help dilute the phlegm, it is also necessary to cough up the phlegm. Otherwise, phlegm will gradually accumulate and cause breathing difficulties or even respiratory failure. Generally, it takes at least 3 to 4 days for obvious improvement.

The best time to clear sputum is 30 to 60 minutes before drinking milk or 2 hours after drinking milk, 10 to 15 minutes each time, 4 to 6 times a day. If you are also receiving spray treatment, then clear sputum after inhaling the medicine. When slapping up phlegm, it is best for the baby to lie prone on the bed or on the parent's lap, with the head low and the feet high (a pillow or quilt can be placed under the lower body). The parent's fingers are put together, bent into a cup shape, and the baby's back is patted with appropriate force, but the bony protrusions and waist should not be patted.

After spitting out the phlegm, use posture to drain it, keeping the head low and the feet high for about 10 to 15 minutes, so that the phlegm can flow to the trachea or mouth and nose due to the principle of gravity. Steam therapy and hydration are important for bronchiolitis, but you must consult your doctor carefully.

At this point, regarding the phlegm in the child's throat that cannot be coughed out, first of all, parents should take better care of the baby. For the cough problem, they should also consult a doctor this morning and make corresponding adjustments. In addition, the phlegm that cannot be coughed out will also have a great impact on the child, such as infection problems or sleeping problems. As for inflammation and phlegm in the throat caused by colds, it is recommended to keep fit first and then join a group.