Question
How to handle phlegm in newborns?
Answer
Infants’ respiratory systems are not fully developed, and if phlegm accumulates and cannot be coughed up, it can easily block the throat, trachea, or settle in the stomach. Parents should help their children expel the phlegm promptly. If the child is diagnosed with a respiratory system disease, parents need to cooperate with the doctor’s treatment and use decompression measures accordingly, while also cultivating good hygiene habits. Parents should also pay attention to their child’s balanced diet and avoid picky eating.