Question
My child has phlegm in their throat. What medicine should I give them to get better?
Answer
One, pay attention to the air circulation in the baby’s room and keep the indoor air fresh. In pleasant weather conditions, windows should be opened for ventilation regularly. The room temperature should be controlled around 20 degrees, and the relative humidity should be maintained at 60%. Two, when the baby wakes up in the morning, due to the accumulation throughout the night, there will be a lot of phlegm in their throat. When the baby wakes up, they may cry, and parents can let the child cry or use toys to amuse them, as crying or laughing can help expel phlegm from the airways. Three, when the baby has phlegm in their throat, they should be given plenty of warm water (about 20 degrees) during the day, which helps dilute the thick phlegm in the throat and is beneficial for the baby to cough out phlegm from the airways. Four, one method to help a baby expel phlegm is to use an empty palm to gently pat from top to bottom and from outside in on the baby’s back. When patting, pay attention to the force and aim for a slight vibration. Repeat this patting for three minutes, three times a day, which can help the baby expel phlegm.