Question
My child doesn’t sleep during the day and only sleeps for about 10 minutes. Their throat has a coughing sound. Is it phlegm?
Answer
- Maintain humidity: Keep the indoor humidity around 60%, which helps respiratory mucosa stay moist and promotes mucus excretion.
- Drink plenty of water: Encourage your child to drink more water to help dilute phlegm and promote its expulsion.
- Back patting to assist with mucus removal: When your child has difficulty coughing, gently pat their back to assist with mucus removal.
- Medication treatment: Take symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication as prescribed by a doctor.