How to relieve mucus and phlegm in children

It is not at all strange that babies and children have mucus and phlegm constantly ; and it does not have to mean that our little one is "bad". It is very common to hear parents say that children's mucus and phlegm only disappear during the summer and that they are a battle throughout the year. How

It is not at all strange that babies and children have mucus and phlegm constantly; and it does not have to mean that our little one is "bad". It is very common to hear parents say that children's mucus and phlegm only disappear during the summer and that they are a battle throughout the year.

How to make the flies and phlegm disappear from children

Actually the mucus is a defense mechanism for the child's organism, strengthening its immune system and cleaning the airways of germs. Even so, despite its important function, when the mucus is excessive, the child will be very uncomfortable (insomnia, lack of appetite, fatigue, feelings of suffocation, vomiting) and if it lasts over time can cause complications como otitis or bronchitis ; that is why it is important to try to eliminate it, or at least not to the point of being excessive. That's where adults can help them.If after the visit to the pediatrician no type of associated complication is detected, we give you some very important guidelines to keep the mucus controlled.

- Hydration: In the case of babies, breastfeeding is recommended on demand, the mother's body will adjust to the needs of the baby. In the case of older children, although it has not been possible to demonstrate that hydration is related to the fluidity of the mucus, when they are congested, they breathe through the nose and have

dry the throat,being a tool to relieve them. Drinking liquids also swallow phlegm, decreasing the risk of associated complications. Apart from this, maintaining hydration is very important since they often lose their appetite and tend to vomit. - Ventilated and humid environment: Ventilate your room, avoid tobacco smoke in your environment,

take the child out to sunbathe and clean air . If the child tolerates it, it is advisable to use a humidifier in your room, maintaining a daily cleaning to avoid the formation of fungi in it. - Nasal washes with saline: The saline clears the nose and nasal passages, dissolving mucus accumulated in the throat and taking it out. It is important to maintain

good hygienein nasal aspirators since they are not disposable and accumulate viruses and bacteria. In the case that the child is small and does not know how to spit the phlegm, we can help eliminate them by introducing gauze with our finger in the mouth ; the phlegm will stick to the gauze and it will be easier to remove it. Mantener - Maintain postures that reduce the sensation of suffocation: Keep it semi-incorporated, whether you are awake or asleep. Ergonomic portage can be of great help in this regard; keeps the child uprightand you can control your breathing closely.

- Go to a physiotherapist who specializes in the subject, so that with different techniques (manual or instrumental) he can alleviate the mucus of the child and teach us techniques that we can do at home.

In any case,the pats or back massage , which until recently was recommended, have become somewhat obsolete, since it has been scientifically proven that they do not have optimal results and, in some cases, effects have been observed. adverse. This specialty of physiotherapy, also helps in the treatment of bronchiolitis, bronchitis or even

asthmatic children.