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

  1. Maintain humidity: Keep the indoor humidity around 60%, which helps respiratory mucosa stay moist and promotes mucus excretion.
  2. Drink plenty of water: Encourage your child to drink more water to help dilute phlegm and promote its expulsion.
  3. Back patting to assist with mucus removal: When your child has difficulty coughing, gently pat their back to assist with mucus removal.
  4. Medication treatment: Take symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication as prescribed by a doctor.