There is no “fastest” way to resolve phlegm and clear the lungs in infants, the treatment should be based on the cause of the illness. If the cause of the cough is cured, the symptoms will ease off. If the cause of the cough is not treated, the cough will not get better. Common causes include viral and bacterial infections, which can be treated with medication and nebulization.
1. Viral infections: Most common in infants and young children, viral infections can generally be self-cured, without special medication. Coughing up phlegm is the body’s normal way of expelling germs, and it is not recommended to give children cough suppressants. You can take the way of nebulization inhalation to help sputum discharge, nebulization can be directly with saline, can also be added under the guidance of the doctor with hormone drugs.
2. Bacterial infection: Cough, sputum and pus sputum can occur. Need for the specific type of infection, the use of antibiotics anti-infection treatment, such as amoxicillin, cefixime and so on. At the same time, you can also take the way of nebulized inhalation to help sputum discharge.
It is recommended to go to the hospital in time to avoid delaying the condition. All of the above medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor, avoid self-medication.