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My baby is 4 months old and has such phlem in his throat while he is a sleep he will cough and keep vomiting it up very mucusy?

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Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charas answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

If your baby: Is phlegmy and vomiting in his sleep, you should call your pediatrician and get him evaluated.

Answered 11/16/2013

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Dr. Shalini Sethi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Night time cough: Give your baby a little steam before bedtime, elevate his head by an extra pillow.

Answered 8/5/2014

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A member asked:

My baby is 4 months old and has such phlem in his throat while he is a sleep he will cough and keep vomiting it up very mucusy?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charas answered

Dr. Shalini Sethi answered

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