Question
My 5-month-old baby has phlegm in their throat. We have already gone to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor said there is phlegm in the throat, but there are no abnormalities in the trachea and lungs. The baby’s throat makes a whistling sound, and every time we see a doctor, we get different opinions, not knowing what to do. Sometimes the baby’s nose is not very clear, but there is no coughing or runny nose. The baby occasionally shivers, and I’m wondering if not giving the baby medicine will lead to the condition worsening into bronchitis? Can we take the baby for a vaccine in this situation?
Answer
Based on your description of your child’s condition, the baby may have phlegm in their throat along with a slight fever. It is recommended to immediately take the baby to a regular hospital pediatric department for examination and treatment. Conduct a detailed blood test to determine which kind of bacteria is causing the infection so that targeted treatment can be administered. You can follow the doctor’s instructions for nebulizer treatment to alleviate the baby’s condition. It is not advisable to take the baby for a vaccine at this time to avoid adverse reactions. The baby has had bronchitis twice before, and recovered after half a month of medication last time. Concerned that this time the throat phlegm may worsen into bronchitis, can we not give the baby any medicine?