What to do if baby has cough with phlegm?
Coughing Fits or Spells – Warm Mist and Fluids:
- Breathe warm mist, such as with shower running in a closed bathroom.
- Give warm clear fluids to drink. Examples are apple juice and lemonade.
- Age under 3 months. Don’t use warm fluids.
- Age 3 – 12 months of age.
- Reason: Both relax the airway and loosen up any phlegm.
When should I worry about my baby’s chesty cough?
You should contact a GP or call 111 if your baby or child has a: Cough that won’t go away – your child has had a cough for more than three weeks. Continuous cough that gets worse at night or with exercise, as it may be asthma. Very high temperature or they feel hot and shivery, as they may have a chest infection.
What causes cough and chest congestion in babies?
Coughing and chest congestion in babies can be caused by viruses, bacteria, and other factors. Many cases of cough in babies are caused by a virus and result in the common cold or bronchitis.
Why does my child cough up phlegm all the time?
When a child suffers from a cold, mucus builds up in the sinuses and drains down the throat into the chest. Young children have a hard time coughing up the phlegm that develops since they don’t quite know what it is, thus it accumulates in their chest.
What should I do if my baby has a cough?
Listening to your baby’s cough is worrying for any parent. It’s helpful to remember that a cough with chest congestion is common in little ones and usually just needs to run its course. Try home remedies like a cool mist humidifier and saline drops to ease the congestion and provide some relief.
Is it normal for a baby to have a cough?
Most coughs are caused by the common cold, but there are several other reasons your baby might have a cough, including allergies, asthma, and a sinus infection. Coughs are common in young children, and usually not dangerous. Coughing in newborns is less common. If your baby is under 4 months old, a cough could be a sign of something serious.