What should I do if my baby has phlegm and snores in his trachea?

Children are the most susceptible to colds in life. Babies usually have phlegm in their trachea and snoring sounds. This is a problem of cold or bronchitis. It is necessary to check the phlegm accumulated in the child's lungs and bronchi and clean it out in time, because phlegm stuck in it for a long time will breed inflammation and cause coughing.

1. Phlegm-slapping method

(1) When a child is coughing, parents can let the child lie on his side during the pause in coughing, or pick up the child and let the child lie on his side.

(2) Parents can make a fist with one hand and gently pat the child’s chest, sides and back. Let the child lie on his left side while patting the left chest, alternating between the left and right sides.

(3) Do not use too much force when patting, and follow the order from top to bottom and from outside to inside. It is recommended to massage each side for 3 to 5 minutes each time, 2 to 3 times a day.

TIP: After patting, the phlegm accumulated in the child's lungs and bronchi will flow out through the trachea, and the blood circulation in the heart and lungs will become smoother, which can relieve bronchial inflammation and the child will be able to recover as soon as possible.

2. Keep warm

Since children do not have strong immunity, they are more likely to catch a cold than adults and are more susceptible to respiratory diseases such as bronchitis. Therefore, parents should always pay attention to keeping their children warm and not let them be affected by the cold.

If a child coughs often, a lot of invisible water will be lost, causing dehydration in the trachea, which will lead to worsening of respiratory inflammation. Lack of water can also cause secretions to become thicker, making it more difficult to cough up phlegm. Therefore, children need to drink more water, preferably boiled water at a temperature of about 23 degrees Celsius, which can moisturize the child's throat and have the effect of physical treatment of the disease.

Boiled water can dilute the originally thick secretions, help to cough up phlegm smoothly, relieve children's cough symptoms, promote the clearing of phlegm in the throat, and relieve local inflammation. In addition, drinking boiled water can promote blood circulation. The waste and toxins produced by metabolism can be excreted through urine, and the irritation to the respiratory tract will also be reduced.

The windows in the house need to be opened frequently to ventilate the room so that children can breathe fresh air at any time. The temperature should be kept between 18 and 22 degrees Celsius, but children should never be exposed to cold wind. The relative humidity should be kept between 60% and 65%, and the humidity can be increased by mopping the floor. This will prevent the respiratory mucosa from drying out, and the cilia on the surface of the mucosa will continue to vibrate to help sputum be discharged smoothly.