Phlegm in the throat of 5-month-old babies is often considered to be caused by respiratory infections and other reasons. Commonly used treatment methods include general treatment, medication and so on.
Respiratory infections: 5-month-old babies bronchial tubes and trachea are short and narrow, the mucous membrane is tender, rich in blood vessels, cartilage is soft, poor support, mucus gland secretion is insufficient, due to the poor movement of the cilia and poor clearance, so respiratory infections can occur caused by phlegm in the throat. Oxygen, sputum, rehydration and other symptomatic supportive treatment can be carried out under the guidance of the doctor.
Helps to improve the baby phlegm more symptoms, in addition, in addition to the above general treatment, the need to actively treat the primary disease, you can improve the blood test, such as the possibility of bacterial infection can be considered under the guidance of the doctor to use cefixime and other drugs anti-infective treatment. Pertussis and other diseases can also cause similar symptoms, if necessary, can be prescribed to azithromycin and other anti-infective.
The 5-month-old baby throat phlegm suggests timely medical treatment, improve the relevant examination, clear diagnosis, and then follow the doctor’s instructions for targeted treatment.