Is it ok to pat your baby back to help to spit out (to be exact vomit out) phlegm in her chest? My baby is just 4 mo, and have been coughing so bad. We are using nebulizer but I don't see its helpful as she is still coughing so bad. I am told to keep a watch till Friday to see if coughing will continue and becoming bronchitis. Any mum can share their experience? Thanks !

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Patting gently could help but I find that rubbing the back slowly in an up and down motion helps coax out whatever that is held back inside. I agree with the mommy above, when it comes to baby's "young" respiratory system, best not to take any chances. Take your baby to the doctor if the coughs get more severe and frequent.

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Home Baby ok pat your baby back help spit out exact vomit out phlegm in chest baby 4 mo have been coughing bacd using nebulizer but i dont see helpful still coughing bad i told keep watch till friday see if coughing continue becoming bronchitis mum share their experience thanks