Question
A 100-day-old baby often coughs up phlegm and saliva. What could be the cause, and what should be done? Thank you.
Answer
Based on the symptoms you’ve described, the baby appears to have a noticeable cough with phlegm and a hoarse throat, which may suggest pneumonia. It is recommended that you take the baby to a pediatrician for a consultation to confirm the condition and receive appropriate treatment. Treatment may include intravenous administration of antibiotics to combat infection, such as cefepime, and the use of ambroxol glucose to thin mucus and relieve coughing, along with oxygen therapy and nebulizer inhalation to clear the lungs and cool the blood. These suggestions are offered in hopes of being helpful. Wishing your baby good health.