Is it normal for a newborn to feel like he’s choking on phlegm in his throat?

It is not normal for a newborn to feel choked with phlegm in the throat, there may be respiratory tract infection, spitting up and other possibilities.
1. If a newborn baby has a respiratory tract infection, there will be coughing, phlegm and other symptoms, in the wheezing will sound phlegm, such as phlegm is more, under the guidance of the doctor to be patted on the back, suction care and other treatments, to keep the airway open, to avoid choking.
2. If the newborn spit up, or after drinking milk can not be completely swallowed, residual in the throat will lead to phlegm in the throat choking feeling. You can give your baby a pat on the back and suck on the phlegm.
If there is phlegm choking in the throat, choking may occur, so parents must actively seek medical treatment to avoid the baby in danger.