Babies are young and their organs and functions are not yet mature. Often, when they get sick, their bodies struggle to regulate themselves and require external assistance. For example, if a baby coughs and has a lot of phlegm, they cannot cough up or clear it themselves, and can only handle it through other methods such as nebulization. So, how many times can babies do nebulization in a day?
Usually one to two times a day, with a maximum of three times. Nebulization for babies can help dilate the respiratory tract, improve the smoothness of breathing, and help dilute phlegm in the throat, aiding in coughing up or suctioning out. But baby nebulization should not be too frequent. Generally, it can achieve the effect once or twice a day, for ten to twenty minutes each time. It is best to have a longer interval between nebulization to be effective.
Parents should not overly rely on nebulization therapy, as most nebulized medications contain hormones. Long term use may lead to the baby's dependence on hormones and affect their hormone levels. At the same time, when doing nebulization, it is also important to note that it is best not to eat anything in the first half hour to avoid stimulating the esophagus and causing the baby to vomit.
Before the baby undergoes nebulization, it is necessary to clean the nasal mucus and other impurities from the nasal cavity. When inhaling, try to choose a sitting or semi sitting position and do not lie down for nebulization. If the baby experiences discomfort such as coughing and difficulty breathing during the process, it should be temporarily stopped.
