Newborns born 20 days with phlegm in the throat, may be neonatal pneumonia, bronchitis or upper respiratory tract infection, can be patted on the back, nebulized sputum suction and other general treatment, to maintain a certain degree of humidity in the indoor air, but also need to actively treat the primary disease.
1. Neonatal Pneumonia: Newborns have weak resistance and may be infected with bacteria or viruses causing neonatal pneumonia. When the newborn sputum is more, you can gently pat the back, nebulization, sputum suction to promote the newborn sputum discharge.
2. Bronchitis: A 20-day-old newborn with phlegm in his throat may be the cause of bronchitis. Can be appropriate for nebulized inhalation, at the same time, newborns should ensure adequate milk, which helps to wet the airway, promote the discharge of phlegm in the bronchial tubes.
3. Upper respiratory tract infections: caused by bacteria or viruses, newborns may also have symptoms of phlegm in the throat. If the bacterial infection can be under the guidance of the doctor to be cefazoxime and other drugs anti-infection treatment. For viral infections, symptomatic supportive treatment can be continued.
When the 20-day-old newborn has phlegm in his throat, parents must pay attention to it, and bring the child to the hospital in a timely manner, and follow the doctor’s instructions to carry out targeted treatment.