What are the tips for babies who can't cough up phlegm?

Babies have phlegm that they can't cough up, and parents will feel uncomfortable and worried when seeing this. At this time, parents can actually help them improve through some methods. For this discomfort, it is important to ensure that the air humidity in the room is not too dry. At the same time, it is necessary to understand the reasons why the baby can't cough up phlegm, such as whether the baby has a cold, runny nose, or sore throat.

1. If your baby has phlegm in his throat, you must first ensure the humidity of the air in the room. The room should not be too dry. The humidity in the room should be controlled at around 60%. You can use a humidifier to assist, or put hot water in the room to humidify it through steam. This will prevent the baby's throat from drying out due to dry air, resulting in phlegm that cannot be coughed up.

2. In addition to controlling the indoor humidity, you should also pay attention to giving your baby more boiled water. Drinking more boiled water can help your baby eliminate phlegm and help expel phlegm. If your baby refuses to drink, you should find a way to coax him to drink, but remember not to add sugar, as this will aggravate his condition.

3. Using steam to help your baby expectorate is also a good method. Prepare a cup of hot water and place it in front of the baby's mouth and nose, allowing the baby to inhale the steam while breathing. This can moisten the baby's throat and help expectorate. But be careful not to let the hot water scald your baby.

4. Patting the baby on the back is also the most commonly used method. Doctors will recommend this method, which is to hold the baby up and face him/herself, then put your fingers together and make your palms empty, and pat the baby's back in this way, patting both sides of the back from bottom to top with a little force, which can help the baby to expel phlegm through vibration.

5. If your baby has phlegm that he cannot cough out, especially when he just wakes up in the morning, you can make the baby cry or laugh loudly when he wakes up. Crying is better than laughing, because the baby will scream very hard when crying, so that the phlegm can be discharged while crying. It's a bit pitiful for the baby, but the method is very effective.

6. Depressing the tongue is also a good method. Just use a small spoon, a very small plastic one, and it would be best if it has a tongue depressor. Put your hand into the baby's mouth and press down on the root of the baby's phlegm. The baby will feel uncomfortable and vomit. This can make the baby spit out the phlegm that he can't cough up. It is also an effective but cruel method.