What to do if the baby can't cough up phlegm? How to treat if the baby can't cough up phlegm?

Babies may experience various uncomfortable symptoms, and phlegm in the throat is relatively common. Parents should not panic when encountering this problem. It is best to go to the hospital for examination in time and solve the problem according to the doctor's advice. You can also use some correct methods to care for yourself. Let's take a look at what to do if the baby has phlegm and can't cough it out.

1. Phlegm-slapping care method <br/>First, clasp your palms together, and then gently pat along the back from bottom to top and from outside to inside. This is the direction of the bronchi and lung fluid, which can allow the phlegm to be discharged faster. Do not use too much force when patting the back. Of course, if it is too light, it will not be effective. Pay special attention to phlegm-slapping care at night to avoid phlegm blocking the respiratory tract and affecting normal breathing.
2. Pay attention to room ventilation . After the ventilation work in the room is done well, the air can be fresher. The indoor temperature should be controlled at around 20 to 24 degrees. Do not smoke at home, as this will only make the problem worse.

3. Correct dressing <br/>When a baby has phlegm that cannot be coughed up, it is very important to choose the right clothes. Do not dress your child in too many clothes just because he has a cold. It is not good to dress more or less when the child is sick. Choose loose clothes to avoid affecting normal breathing.
4. Replenish sufficient water . If there is phlegm in the throat, you can give the child some warm water to drink appropriately, which can replenish water and help to dissolve phlegm. Note that breastfed babies should drink more water, which can help cough up phlegm faster.

5. Drug treatment <br/>If the child has phlegm that cannot be coughed up, it is very good to take some expectorant medicine. You can also use nebulizer treatment to moisten the respiratory tract and dilute the phlegm. Cough suppressants should not be used indiscriminately. Expectorants and cough suppressants are different medicines. If cough suppressants are used indiscriminately, the phlegm problem will become more serious. It is best to consult a professional doctor about taking the medicine.
The above methods can effectively solve the problem of phlegm that the baby cannot cough up. In this case, correct care from parents is very important. If the above methods do not solve the problem well, go to a regular hospital for examination and treatment in time, and do not delay the best treatment time.