Since entering the autumn and winter seasons, many baby colds, runny noses, and nasal congestion have followed.
Babies can’t breathe well, and easily become anxious and crying. Not only do they not sleep well, they also eat food, which seriously affects their quality of life.
Today, Xiaogu will come to talk to everyone about the stuffy nose~
Why do babies get stuffy nose? There are roughly 7 common causes of
① Viral infections, bacteria, infections, etc. cause colds
② Allergens in the air (pollen, dust mites, fur, etc.)
③ Excessive nasal scabs or booger
④Dry air
⑤Adenoid hypertrophy
⑥ Swollen gums during teething, blocking the nostrils
⑦Other pathological factors
How to properly care for the nasal cavity?
01
Tips to moisturize the nasal cavity
① Put a humidifier next to the baby's bed and adjust the humidity to around 50%. Remember to clean it every day after use!
②Before going to bed, play with your baby in the steam-filled bathroom for about 5-10 minutes.
③ Take a warm towel and apply it to the baby’s forehead and the base of the nose.
The water vapor helps to moisturize the mucus in the nose, and then you can use a small clean cotton swab to gently extend it into the baby's nasal cavity to bring out the softened mucus.
02
Wash the nose with saline or nasal drops
Usage: Let the baby lie down, drop 2-3 under in each nostril, and then wait for 30-60 seconds , then pick up the baby to clean up the mucus that has flowed out.
The American Academy of Pediatrics said: If a baby has difficulty breathing or drinking water due to nasal mucosal congestion , he can use saline nasal drops or spray to help the baby clear the nasal cavity.
The French Institute of Pediatric Medicine research also shows that: daily use of saline to wash the nose, the frequency of children's cold and illness will be significantly reduced .
Hearing this, the parents are a little worried that the baby will not accept the nose wash.
The baby may indeed feel uncomfortable when cleaning the nasal cavity a few times before, but after the nasal wash, the nasal cavity is transparent and refreshing, which will make the baby accept and willing to wash the nose.
03
Pay attention to the surrounding environment
If the baby has nasal congestion caused by allergies , allergen testing cannot be 100% guaranteed to find out the real allergen.
Therefore, parents should also try to observe the environmental factors related to the baby's rhinitis symptoms, find out possible allergens, and try to avoid allergens in order to fundamentally solve the baby's problem.
be wary of "sinusitis"
sinusitis in children is a common disease in otolaryngology. It is mostly manifested as nasal congestion, pus, headache and other symptoms, which are not easy to distinguish from general upper respiratory tract infections.
However, if the cold still does not relieve after a week, and the yellow purulent discharge of continues to , sinusitis must be considered. At this time, you need to go to the hospital for related examinations and take treatment. How does
prevent sinusitis in children?
1, , treat the cold in time, and treat it thoroughly when tonsillitis occurs;
2, wash your face with cold water in the morning, which can effectively enhance the disease resistance of the nasal mucosa;
3, usually do nasal massage ;
4, Pay attention to the method of blowing . For babies with nasal congestion and mucus, it is advisable to press one side of the nostril and blow it out slightly. Then blow alternately. When the nose is too thick, wash the nose with salt water to avoid damaging the nasal mucosa;
5. During a cold, wear a mask when going out to avoid public gatherings, try to go to public places as little as possible, isolate the sick, and protect the contaminated indoors White vinegar fumigation can be used for air disinfection.
nasal congestion should pay attention to
nasal congestion for more than 2 weeks.
nasal congestion with fever and yellow pus nasal discharge;
nasal congestion with difficulty eating and breathing;
noseAt the same time, clear water nasal discharge, nasal itching, skin rash, watery eyes, itchy eyes, swelling of the forehead and eyes (this may be caused by allergies)
Usually, in addition to frequent nasal congestion, coughing is not good for children, day and night I breathe through my mouth and snoring constantly while sleeping. This is most likely due to adenoid hypertrophy.
If these conditions occur, the sooner you get medical attention, the better! Z1z
