Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: The child's throat can be heard making a sound of phlegm, especially noticeable at night. What are some home remedies the doctor recommends? If medication is needed, which one works best?Doctor's answer:
Parents clasp their hands together and pat the child’s back from bottom to top, moving from the outside to the inside. This is because it follows the direction of the child’s lung lobes and bronchi, which can help promote coughing up phlegm. The mother can have the child lie face down on her forearm while using the other hand to pat the back. When patting the back, it is important to use a firm force, as a light touch is not very effective. It is especially crucial to be extra careful when caring for a coughing baby at night to prevent phlegm from blocking the airways and affecting the baby’s normal breathing.