How to Help Babies Relieve Cough and Expel Phlegm
Disease description:
My baby has a mild cough with some phlegm and frequently wakes up coughing during the night. How can I help relieve the cough and loosen the phlegm?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Jiang Zhiyang
Cough suppression and phlegm resolution in infants can be achieved through dietary therapy or pharmacological treatment. Regarding diet, ensure adequate fluid intake to maintain hydration, which helps prevent mucus from becoming overly thick and facilitates its expulsion. Certain foods with cough-suppressing and phlegm-resolving properties may also be beneficial, such as persimmons, loquats, pears, white radishes, and lily bulbs. If opting for pharmacological treatment, parents are advised to take their child to a reputable hospital for professional evaluation and follow the physician’s guidance when administering medications.
