What is the reason for the phlegm in the baby's nose and throat? Is the phlegm in the baby's nose and throat a sign of developmental retardation?

Phlegm in the baby's nose and throat is mostly caused by respiratory tract infections, such as tonsillitis, pharyngitis, etc. These diseases can cause increased respiratory secretions in babies and cause symptoms of excessive phlegm. If a baby has excessive phlegm, it may also be caused by congenital laryngeal cartilage dysplasia. Parents should identify it and actively deal with it.

Babies have relatively weak resistance. If parents are not careful when caring for them, they may become sick, which may lead to various symptoms. Some parents may find that their babies have phlegm in their noses and throats, which may affect their normal breathing. So, what is the reason for phlegm in the baby's nose and throat?

1. What is the reason for phlegm in the baby's nose and throat?

If your baby has phlegm in his nose and throat, you should first consider whether it is caused by respiratory infection. Respiratory infection is a common disease in children. It will cause secretions in the baby's throat and nasal cavity, manifesting as coughing, runny nose, nasal congestion and other symptoms. Babies with respiratory infections often also have symptoms such as sneezing, tonsil congestion, general discomfort, irritability, and even high fever. If not treated properly, it will be complicated by diseases such as asthma and nephritis, which will have a serious impact on the baby's growth and development.

If some very small babies have phlegm in their nose and throat, we should also consider whether it is caused by congenital laryngeal cartilage dysplasia. The occurrence of this disease may be related to the mother's lack of trace elements and calcium during pregnancy. Babies with congenital laryngeal cartilage dysplasia are also more likely to have phlegm in the throat.

2. What to do if your baby has phlegm in his nose and throat

1. Symptomatic treatment

If the baby has phlegm in the nose and throat due to respiratory infection, symptomatic treatment should be actively applied. For example, fever should be treated in time; if there is sore throat, antibiotics can be used if necessary; if it is caused by viral infection, antiviral drugs can be used. Some children's phlegm is not easy to cough up, in which case some expectorants can be used to relieve symptoms.

2. Avoid infection

Babies with hypoplastic laryngeal cartilage will also have a lot of phlegm. Parents should take good care of their babies to prevent them from getting infected with laryngitis, tracheitis, pneumonia, etc. Pay attention to the baby's balanced nutrition, properly supplement vitamin D and calcium, and take the child outdoors to bask in the sun and exercise more often. As the child grows older, the laryngeal cartilage will gradually develop well and generally heal itself around two years old.