Introduction
When babies are around seven months old, their immunity has not yet been fully formed and they are often susceptible to various diseases. Among them, cough is one of the most common symptoms. When a baby coughs and produces phlegm, if measures are not taken in time, it will not only affect the baby\’s sleep and appetite, but may also cause other diseases. Therefore, parents need to understand the reasons and treatments for their babies’ cough and phlegm to help their babies recover as soon as possible.
Causes of phlegm in babies\’ cough
First of all, parents need to understand the reason why their baby coughs and produces phlegm. A baby\’s cough with phlegm is mainly caused by upper respiratory tract infection caused by viral or bacterial infection. When a baby\’s upper respiratory tract is infected, symptoms such as congestion, edema, and increased sputum secretion will appear. These symptoms can directly stimulate the baby\’s respiratory mucosa and cause the baby to start coughing. When the condition worsens, coughing with phlegm may occur.
How to prevent your baby from coughing and producing phlegm
In order to prevent babies from coughing and producing phlegm, parents need to do the following:
1. Ensure that the baby gets enough sleep. Sleep is a necessary condition for the baby to restore physical strength.
2. Keep the baby’s living environment hygienic and ventilated. Ventilate frequently to keep indoor air fresh.
3. Pay attention to your baby\’s dietary nutrition and choose foods that are easy to digest and absorb.
4. Do not take your baby to crowded places to reduce your baby\’s exposure to viruses and bacteria.
Treatment methods for babies with cough and phlegm
If the baby has coughed and produced phlegm, parents need to take measures to treat it. Some common treatments are listed below:
1. Rational use of drugs
Parents can choose appropriate drugs for treatment based on their baby\’s condition. Common medications include antipyretics, antibiotics, cough suppressants, etc. However, it should be noted that when using drugs, you must strictly follow the doctor\’s instructions and do not increase or decrease the dosage or change the way of using the drug at will.
2. Keep the baby’s respiratory tract open
When a baby coughs with phlegm, it is easy to cause respiratory obstruction due to accumulation of phlegm. Parents can give their babies more water to promote the discharge of phlegm. In addition, you can also use tools such as sputum suction devices to suck out the sputum and keep the respiratory tract open.
3. Warm care
Babies need special care and attention during colds. Parents need to provide a clean and hygienic birth environment for their babies to reduce their discomfort. At the same time, it is necessary to keep the baby\’s mood stable and give the baby enough warmth.
Notes
When a baby coughs with phlegm, parents need to pay attention to the following points:
1. Parents should not give drugs to their babies casually. They must use drugs strictly in accordance with doctor\’s instructions.
2. Parents should not let their babies cry excessively to reduce their pain and discomfort.
3. Parents need to regularly observe changes in their baby\’s condition and consult a doctor at any time when necessary.
Conclusion
Coughing with phlegm in babies is a relatively common symptom, and parents need to understand its causes and treatments. Preventing the occurrence of phlegm in a cough is the best way, and at the same time, choosing appropriate treatment methods for different conditions, maintaining a smooth respiratory tract, and giving the baby warm care can help the baby recover as soon as possible.
