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Phlegm In Infants Home Remedies
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Can you recommend a good home remedy for getting rid of phlegm in your chest?
Humidity: A hot shower can sometimes be good to get rid of phlegm. Try and see what happens. Hope this helps. ...Read more
Phlegm (Definition)
Phlegm is the thick, sticky mucus secreted by the surface of the respiratory tract during a cold or other respiratory infection. The respiratory tract includes the nose and sinuses, throat, voice box, bronchi, and lungs. Phlegm is mucus that may contain bacteria, viruses, respiratory surface cells, and inflammatory cells. Normal mucus is not phlegm, but a protective layer secreted ...Read more
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What's the best home remedy for sore throat? And excess phlegm also? Alwhat to avoid in food?
Sore throat: For significant sore throat with swollen tonsils / lymph nodes – see physician & get a strep throat test/ culture. If you have strep throat, antibiotic therapy is imperative to prevent future complications. Consider tylenol (acetaminophen) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications. Saltwater gargles: mix 1 tsp salt in 8 oz warm water – gargle several times a day. Or gargle with aloe vera juice twice a day. ...Read more
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I am a breast feeding mother of 14 weeks infant. Nipples crack few times. Wat is the home remedy for it?
Shea butter: Apply 2-3 x/day and make sure you clean off with mild soap/water and rinse b4 breast feeding. Worked great 4 me for twins! ...Read more
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How can I help get rid of phlegm in my infant?
See below: In infants, due to the proportional size of their airways as compared to ours, mucous sounds a lot worse but is not necessarily bad. When kids cough, cry, scream, vomit up mucous, they are naturally protecting their lungs. Only if respiratory distress and high fevers are occurring with this should you be concerned and get the child seen. Otherwise, suction nose, sit child up and humidy the air. ...Read more
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My 2 month old is fussy and has a lot of phlegm he has been able to sleep he has been coughing too can I give him some infant tylenol (acetaminophen)?
Not advised:
Your baby may have an upper respiratory or lower respiratory infection. I would advise, baby nasal saline and gently removing the nasal mucus and checking the temperature.
If there is a temperature of 100.4 or more, please see your physician. T
If there is wheezing or a hacking cough, vomiting or any respiratory distress, please seek medical care from you pediatrician.
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Home remedy for productive cough?
Fluids: They always say a little honey, a little tea, a little lemon, but best of all lots of fluids (juice and water to avoid dilutional effect) to liquefy secretion and cough up easier. ...Read more
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I need a remedy for phlegm in my throat.
Guifenesin: Hydration and Guaifenesin 1200 mg twice daily. Take with food and glass of water. ...Read more
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In bpd treatment, phlegm turns to be thin, does it mean it is getting better?
For the moment: Bpd in preemies (or ex-preemies, as we call them when they are older) is a chronic situation. New lung growth, along with decreased inflammation in existing lung, is what it takes to get better. There will be better days and worse days, so one can say that things are worse if the child has more phlegm, and that things are better on the days there is less or thinner phlegm. ...Read more
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What is the best treatment for an itchy throat that also induces phlegm?
ANTIHISTAMIN//DECONG: Most of the time itchy throat and phlegm are due to allergy and antihistamines and decongestants may help the sumptoms. ...Read more
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Whenever I laugh hard I develop little phlegm and congestion. But it goes after 1 hr. Is it normal? What is the remedy for this?
No worries: Totally normal. I experience the same. Keep on laughing!!! ...Read more
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HI, I'm diagnosed of having lymph nodes TB last Nov.2013. I undergo treatment for 6mos. Now after more than 1 mo. I have hard cough & my phlegm s gray?
Probably unrelated: But get a chest xray
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My 1 year old has phlegm constantly for the past 3 months. Tried saline, medication and the humidifier. What is the cause and best treatment for this?
? food allergy: Mucous is a sign of inflammation. Most common cause is a food allergy and an unhealthy gut microbiome. Go to A4M.com and us practitioner locator tab to find a functional medicine doctor near you to help you evaluate your child's gut health and look for possible food allergies ...Read more
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What treatment would you recommend for a cough? Slightly tight chest, some phlegm and "hollow" sound to cough.
Pharmacist: Any Pharmacist would be able to suggest something to ease the symptoms provided it is not a serious infection. Prospan, Bronchol, Mucospect are examples of what could help. ...Read more
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Hi. Yesterday I noticed some amount of blood in phlegm. I am undergoing treatment for Sinus. Lot of growling sounds from stomach, should I be worried?
Sinusitis: This can happen with sinusitis. However, if it does not get better soon, you need a change in course of treatment ...Read more
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Yellow to green phlegm in a TB patient with 4 months Myrin Treatment. No AFB seen in the lab test of this phlegm. What may be it??
Sputum samples are: Notoriously inaccurate in diagnosing specific infections, especially TB. Cultures from sputum specimens have a similar problem & take weeks to get a result. While a positive test generally indicates active TB, a negative test may mean only that it was missed. It's important to finish the complete course of treatment. Consider other possible causes of excess phlegm as well. Dr. Anne ...Read more
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I hav a weird problem. I'll hav wet cough for sometime whenever I laugh much n louder. Also sticky phlegm releases from throat. What's treatment?
Strange cough: Treatment comes after a proper diagnosis. You need to see your doctor to find out the cause of your cough. ...Read more
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Fluid on lungs after gb surgery. Has dementia and cannot walk around much or cough up phlegm. What is the treatment and outlook? Still in hospital.
Fluid around lungs: After gb surgery is not common. If the gallbladder was very infected it may be reactive fluid. Other causes, such as pneumonia, should be considered. If it is infection then appropriate antibiotics should be started. If there is a lot of fluid restricting breathing then a tube may be placed to remove the fluid. As long as oxygen levels are good and infection controlled it should get better. ...Read more
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Pancreatic cancer treatment and thinner for dvt. Now cough with bloody phlegm. Oncologist is aware, but didn't alter treatment. Is this an emergency?
It depends: When you take a blood thinner (which one are you taking?? /), the doctors monitor the degree of effect on your blood. These tests guide us as to when to make dose adjustment to fine tune the blood thing to a safe yet effective level. Most likely your blood containing phlegm will clear up itself. But if it gets worse then you will need to get your blood checked even if it means going to ER (Emergency ...Read more
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I have chronic phlegm. I have also hiatal hernia and frecuente sore throat. What condition do you think I have? And what woul be the best treatment?
GERD: I think that gastro-esophageal reflux (gerd) has to be ruled out. High reflux of acid from the stomach now called laryngeal-pharyngeal reflux (lpr) can be associated with a hiatal hernia and frequent sore throats. See GI specialist. ...Read more
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I have a 7 wk old w/nasal congestion/coughing started sun nt. No fever but chokes on the phlegm going down her throat a few times ea. Hr. Hm treatment?
Nasal wash: At 7 weeks the primary cause of congestion is the environment. House dust, fragrance, perfumes, detergent or cleaning products all leave scents that may not bother you but irritate a babies nose. A good nasal clean out with saline can remove much of this irritant load, but removing the offending irritants from babies life helps more in the long run. Air particle filters can also help. ...Read more
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7 wk old has nasal congestion/coughing. Chokes on phlegm going down throat several times ea hr. Started sun NT no fever. Hm treatment? When to call dr?
See your doctor: In an older infant or child these symptoms would fit the common cold. In the first 3 months, coughing is less common and a little more concerning. Conditions for your doc to "rule out" would include bronchiolitis (swelling of the small airways of the chest) and whooping cough. Signs of big trouble would include blueness around the lips, poor feeding, fever or listlessness. ...Read more
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Smoke pack a day for 8 years, sore in a circle on mouth roof can feel it with tongue been for months, throat discomfort, cough, phlegm, viscous saliva, can it be cancer, is it HPV related? Is it advanced? Please I cant afford treatment at all.
Need an exam now: This could be a life threatening leision or something minor. A visual exam by a dentist or ENT is highly advised - have someone take a look TODAY ...Read more
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What do I have? What treatment is suggested? I have severe throat pain, characterized by swelling on the lateral (glands?) and a feeling of a lump in my throat. Profuse amounts of phlegm from all orifices except eyes and ears. Right ear is plugged. Inc
If:
If you have not done so already please see your doctor. You could be dealing with a throat infection (pharyngitis), bronchitis, ear infection, and/or allergies. You may need antibiotics. In the meantime you can try over the counter Mucinex (guaifenesin) to thin the phlegm and make it easier to cough up and out, and Ibuprofen for pain.
I hope you are better soon.
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What's a good sunburn remedy for an infant?
Mild burn: HC cream: Hydrocortisone cream (hc 1% cream) is over-the-counter, and helps when used twice a day for 3-4 days on mild sunburns. Parents should take their infant to the doctor if the infant is under 3 months old, if the sunburn area is more severe than just some redness, if the skin seems quite painful, if the infant is too fussy, if the sunburn covers more than 1/3 of the baby, etc.. ...Read more
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What home remedies can I use to get the phlegm out of my chest?
Chest phlegm: Warm steamy showers work well. Warm tea is very soothing. Try some vitamin c and take a multivitamin. Drink plenty of fluids and get plenty of sleep. If this does not work. 1600 to 2400 mg of Mucinex (guaifenesin) works well. This is greater than the recommended dose. Feel better. ...Read more
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What is the treatment of entameba histolytica in asymtomatic infant 8 monthes. In egypt entameba is endemic?
Family practice: Asymptomatic infants in endemic areas are usually not treated. ...Read more
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Home remedies for Coughing with phlegm.
Cough: A good remedy for coughing is honey (buckwheat is good choice) with lemon juice added to Chamomile tea or ginger tea. Hydrate well. Humidifier can help. ...Read more
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If appr acitaminophen dose is given to infant WRT age/weight then how long this treatment can safely (w/o toxic effects) cont. Is ten days too much?
Shorter is better: In infants, cause of fever is generally infections, which shouldn't take more than 3-5 days to subside with the recommended treatment for the condition. Due to his age, he should be seen by his pediatrician. Important thing is to make sure he remains well hydrated. ...Read more
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Hi, my baby is almost 6 months and on nan optipro. He has flem and silent reflux. Can the formula cause the flem? He uses infant gavoscon for the relux but it seems he has more flem then. If I change formula which would be the best?
Reflux: This is too important for this format so please see his pediatrician and have him followed closely ...Read more
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Treatment for mosquito bite on infant
Nothing specific: If the infant is not uncomfortable no specific treatment is indicated. If the baby tends to get large local reactions to insect bites ice should be put on the bite asap. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) by mouth can also be given for extreme swelling or itchiness as well as a low dose cortisone cream. ...Read more
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