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:
- Ensure adequate rest and maintain a quiet, well-ventilated environment.
- In dry weather during winter, use a humidifier to increase indoor humidity, which is beneficial for phlegm excretion.
- 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.
- When there is phlegm, avoid giving cough suppressants and focus on expectoration instead.