Patient's question:
The baby is ten and a half months old. These past two nights, when sleeping, she feels like there is phlegm in her throat and keeps making the motion of dry swallowing, which feels a bit painful. When she falls asleep, there is a gurgling sound, but her nose is not blocked and she is not coughing. What should I do? Thank you, doctor!Doctor's answer:
I'm glad to help you! Based on your description, there are generally two possible reasons to consider: one is that the baby has a spleen deficiency, and the other is that the baby is calcium-deficient! Every baby is born with underdeveloped gastrointestinal growth, which can lead to spleen deficiency and phlegm stagnation. Additionally, since babies are not able to cough up phlegm, this is what happens! The other possibility is that the baby is calcium-deficient, which can also cause this issue! For specific usage, please consult the pharmacist at the pharmacy!