Question

How to handle the throat phlegm issue in a 3-month-old baby, and how to deal with their discomfort and crying?

Answer

When a baby has throat phlegm, they may experience symptoms such as difficulty breathing and crying. Parents can take the following measures:

  1. Monitor the baby’s breathing condition, and contact a doctor immediately if necessary.
  2. Maintain a moderate indoor humidity and avoid excessively dry air.
  3. Help the baby cough up phlegm by gently patting their back from the bottom up and from the outside in.
  4. Monitor the baby’s diet and bowel movements to ensure they are normal.
  5. If the baby exhibits severe symptoms such as difficulty breathing, they should be taken to the hospital for treatment immediately.