The baby has phlegm can not cough, may be due to the baby cough reflex is not sound or phlegm is sticky, the cause of different treatments are different, common treatment such as drinking more hot water, nebulizer treatment, and suction treatment.
1. The baby cough reflex is not sound: the baby cough reflex is not sound, the strength of the independent cough is weak, patting the back can help the baby to discharge phlegm. Babies can also be treated with sputum aspiration under the guidance of a doctor after a detailed examination in the hospital. Be careful not to eat during or before suctioning to avoid adherence to the lining of the trachea.
2. Baby’s phlegm is sticky: when the baby’s body is not enough water, the phlegm will be sticky and not easy to cough out, so you can give the baby more hot water and with back patting. Patting your baby’s back several times a day can promote the expulsion of phlegm. Under the guidance of the doctor, let the baby nebulized inhalation of Ambroxol, saline, etc., can dilute the phlegm, promote the baby’s phlegm discharge.
If your baby can’t cough up phlegm, you can go to the hospital in time to get a clear picture of the cause of the disease and then go for targeted treatment, and the medication should be reasonably applied according to the doctor’s instructions.