Question
Recently, the child has rough breathing and a cough in their throat. Sometimes it happens when they’re sleeping, and sometimes not. Sometimes when they finish breastfeeding and their mouth is open, the breathing is rough, making it a bit difficult to breathe and quite tiring. They don’t cough or have a fever! It sounds like they’re a bit hoarse sometimes.
Answer
The baby might have throat inflammation, which causes the phlegm. You can give them some herbal cough syrup. Since the child is only 2 years old, follow the instructions on the medication leaflet when administering the medicine. Avoid giving the baby fried, spicy, or irritating foods. Encourage them to drink plenty of water, especially after going to bed. Teach the baby to spit out the phlegm after drinking water. Don’t let them catch a cold. These are suggestions for the question “How do I treat my child’s recent rough breathing and cough in the throat?” I hope this helps you, and wish you good health!