Question
My baby is 14 days old. For the past two days, I’ve noticed phlegm in their throat. There’s also some in their mouth, but they never cough it up. They haven’t had a fever, their appetite is good, and they’re not fussy. What should I do now?
Answer
Firstly, always ensure the indoor air is fresh by regularly opening windows for ventilation and keeping the room temperature at an ideal 18-22 degrees Celsius. Be careful not to let cold air blow directly onto the child. The relative humidity should be maintained at 60%-65%. Use a damp mop to increase the room’s humidity, which helps keep the respiratory mucosa moist and the cilia on the mucosal surface moving, facilitating the expulsion of phlegm.