Question
My ten-month-old baby has been feeling phlegm in the throat at night for the past two days, making dry swallowing movements, as if there’s some pain. There are hacking sounds after sleeping, but the baby is breathing well through the nose without any coughing. What should I do? Thank you, doctor!
Answer
Based on the information you provided, two possible causes are typically considered: one is phlegm accumulation due to spleen deficiency; the other is a potential calcium deficiency. Newborns often have some symptoms of spleen deficiency due to incomplete gastrointestinal development. This may lead to phlegm accumulating in the throat because the baby has not yet learned to cough, resulting in the actions you described. Additionally, calcium deficiency may also cause similar symptoms. Please consult a pharmacist or doctor for specific treatment methods and medication.