Patient's question:
When he had a fever, it got better, but there has been phlegm in his throat ever since; it has persisted until now, and it has been six months already. You can always hear a rustling sound in his throat, especially when he is feeding. It can also be heard at other times, and his nose is always blocked with nasal crusts. There is also a runny nose.Previous treatment and effectiveness: He has been to big hospitals and small hospitals, taken many medications, but the phlegm hasn’t dissolved. The doctors listened with a stethoscope and said there were no other problems, only the sound of phlegm.
What kind of assistance is needed: What should be done in this situation? Is there a way to clear the phlegm better and faster without medication, as it’s not good for the child to take too many drugs?
Doctor's answer:
It may be related to laryngeal cartilage dysplasia or facial-oral structure issues. After feeding, the throat makes a hoarse sound. You can buy a suction device to clear it up, or continue with a nebulizer for inhalation. Simply taking expectorant medicine may not resolve this issue. As the child grows older, the facial-oral structure will improve, and the hoarseness will disappear.The above suggestions are for the question "How to deal with phlegm in a 6-month-old baby's throat." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!