What to do if your child has phlegm in his throat

When children have upper respiratory tract infections, they will have symptoms such as coughing and phlegm in the throat. Some people may even hear a whirring sound in the throat. Some inexperienced parents do not know how to treat their children's illnesses, and when the illness is not serious and there is no need to go to the hospital for treatment, they are at a loss. So what should children do if they have phlegm in their throats?

Inhalation of steam <br/>After inhalation of steam, the liquid forms fine particles that directly act on the airways, diluting the sputum and facilitating coughing out.
Nebulization <br/>The drug concentration in the inhaled trachea and bronchioles is high, with fewer adverse reactions, and is more acceptable to children. 5 ml of normal saline can be used to humidify the airway. Currently approved for nebulization, the nebulized drug is N-acetylcysteine; antibiotics such as gentamicin are not recommended.

Expectorant back slapping method <br/>This is the main physical expectorant method, without the use of drugs. With this method, the palm is closed to form a hollow shape and slap the back. The slapping produces vibration and indirectly causes the sputum to loosen. The method is to bring the five fingers close together and slightly bend them, close the fingers, make the palm into a hollow cup shape, relax the wrist, and slap the back with the rhythm and strength suitable for slapping from the bottom up. The time is 5 to 10 minutes, not too long, 2 to 3 times a day to prevent the child from vomiting. If it is a small baby, it is easy to cause the baby to spit up milk, vomit and other discomfort before feeding or 2 hours after feeding.

Be careful not to shoot the spine and the area below the waist, and the intensity of the back should not be too light or too heavy. The hand should be hollow and palm-shaped, and the air will vibrate so that the child will not be hurt. Do not use the whole palm to shoot the child, and the child will not be hurt too much. At the same time, pay attention to observe the child's skin color, breathing, and whether there is a lack of oxygen. If there is any discomfort, stop immediately.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Prescription <br/>If the child has cough and phlegm, you can stew it with rock sugar, snow pear and Sichuan Fritillary Bulbs, which is very effective in treating cough and removing phlegm.