Question
What’s causing my child to have phlegm in their throat and purplish lips when they sleep at night?
Answer
Based on your description, your child may exhibit these symptoms during the night or in the morning. While sleeping, you might hear phlegm in their throat, and they could also drool, twitch their limbs, and roll their eyes upwards. At the same time, their lips may turn purple. These are possible signs of respiratory distress. It is advisable to take your child to the hospital for an EEG to determine if it is a seizure. From your description, this could be a manifestation of a seizure.