There are more reasons for babies to cough with phlegm, and some of the cases may be self-cured, but there are also cases that cannot be self-cured.
1. Chondromalacia of the pharynx: Mild cases can be cured by themselves, and most of them will be relieved at the age of 12 to 18 months, and at the latest at the age of 2 to 3 years. However, severe cases cannot be cured by themselves and need surgery.
2. Upper respiratory tract infections: Most viral infections are self-limiting, usually resolving in a week or 10 days. However, if combined with bacterial infection can not be self-cured, need to use antibiotics against infected bacteria, treatment of the original disease cough will naturally improve.
3. such as pneumonia, bronchitis: because the baby’s respiratory system is not fully developed, resistance is poor, most of this situation can not be self-cured, you need to use antibiotics against infected bacteria by a professional doctor, treatment of the original disease cough will naturally improve.
When babies cough with phlegm, parents are advised to bring their babies to the corresponding departments, such as ENT or pediatrics for diagnosis and treatment, so as not to affect the baby’s development.