Question

How to Loosen Phlegm in Children with Pneumonia?

Answer

When a child has pneumonia, pay attention to the following points to help them loosen phlegm:

  1. Ensure adequate rest and maintain a quiet, well-ventilated environment.
  2. In dry weather during winter, use a humidifier to increase indoor humidity, which is beneficial for phlegm excretion.
  3. Follow medical instructions and take medication or receive intravenous treatment regularly. Do not adjust medication dosages on your own or give adult cough and expectorant medications.
  4. When there is phlegm, avoid giving cough suppressants and focus on expectoration instead.