Question

The child’s breathing sounds rough, and there seems to be phlegm in the throat. Sometimes it happens during sleep, and sometimes it doesn’t. Sometimes, after drinking milk, the child opens their mouth to breathe, feeling a bit difficult to breathe. They seem tired, without coughing or fever. Sometimes, the voice sounds a bit hoarse.

Answer

The child may have a throat inflammation, leading to the presence of phlegm. You can give the child Yu Xing Cao oral liquid. Since the child is only 2 years old, follow the instructions on the medication leaflet when administering the medicine. Normally, avoid giving the child fried or spicy irritating foods, drink plenty of water, especially after going to bed, and teach the child to spit out the phlegm after drinking water. Avoid catching a cold. These are the suggestions for handling the question “How to deal with a child’s rough breathing and phlegm in the throat?” I hope this helps you; wishing you good health!