Patient's question:
My child has phlegm in their throat, what medicine can help?Doctor's answer:
I. Pay attention to the air circulation in the baby's room to ensure fresh air. When the weather is cool, open the windows frequently for ventilation. The indoor temperature should be controlled around 20 degrees Celsius, and the relative humidity should be around 60%.II. When the baby wakes up in the morning, a lot of phlegm may accumulate in their throat overnight. Sometimes the baby may cry when they wake up. Parents can let the baby cry or encourage them to cry, as the force exerted during crying can help expel phlegm from the trachea.
III. When the baby has phlegm in their throat, provide them with more cool boiled water (around 20 degrees Celsius) during the day. This can help thin the thick phlegm in the baby's throat, making it easier for them to cough it out.
IV. One method to help the baby expel phlegm is by tapping their back. Clench your fingers together and curve them to form a hollow palm. Then, have the baby lie on their side or hold them in your arms. Use the hollow palm to tap the baby's back from top to bottom and from outside to inside. Apply gentle pressure, and stop when you feel a slight vibration. Repeat this tapping for three minutes, three times a day, to help the baby expel phlegm.