As the weather gets colder, many children become slugs.
As early as June this year, there was a piece of news: a boy had been intermittently since last year. had a runny nose. has been treated as a common cold in the local hospital.
However, it turned out that the child's condition did not get better, and then vomiting and headache symptoms appeared.
The more she thought about it, the more things went wrong, she hurried to take the child from Zhumadian to Henan Children's Hospital for treatment. After examination, the child was found to be with cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea. combined with central nervous system infection.
The parents were shocked. They always thought that the secretion in the child's nasal cavity was nasal mucus, but it was actually flowing out of cerebrospinal fluid .
Why does this happen?
Our cranial cavity and nasal cavity are not connected. Under normal circumstances, cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea is not easy to occur.
And the little boy in the news has a history of car accidents and trauma,Lead to bone structural defects, brain tissue can enter the nasal cavity.
The cerebrospinal fluid has the characteristics of good fluidity and salty taste, and it is very similar to the clear nose that flows out during a cold. It is difficult for ordinary people to distinguish between the two.
This also reminds us that when the child's body is abnormal, we should not be too careless.
Cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea is not common, but children have a lot of runny noses. Different colors of nose can also represent different diseases.
Today I will talk in detail, The secret of baby nose .
ps: High-energy warning ahead! Examples of nasal mucus pictures are real cases, slide left to view in detail!
01 "normal" snot vs. "abnormal" snot
normal snot is transparent, the most component in it is water, and some 5span mucus Antibody and soluble salt etc. They will not flow out of the nasal cavity, but will moisturize the nose silently.
and abnormal nose each has its own problems,We look at each resolution:
01 | thin transparent clear nose
performance: is clear water, thin and transparent, flowing continuously from the nasal cavity.
may cause clear nasal mucus to appear:
is common in the early stages of upper respiratory tract infections when the bacteria invade the nose 2_p72_strong75sp _5 to wash them away as soon as possible. , The mucous membrane of the nasal cavity will be congested and swollen, the secretion of the glands will increase, and the clear nose will not stop flowing.
When a baby has a cold, whether it is a viral or bacterial infection, this kind of runny nose may occur.
But generally speaking, will become thicker in a few days and the fever will get better in a few days when has a virus; In case of bacterial cold , clear nasal mucus will also thicken, but body temperature will not return to normal.
allergic rhinitis
When babies have allergic rhinitis, they will also have this kind of clear nose.
For example, when the pollen is flying in the spring, the baby may have runny nose and cough. This is allergic rhinitis. Because the body wants to flush away allergens in the nasal cavity-pollen as quickly as possible.
When a baby clears his nose, it may flow down through the pharynx, causing coughing and other manifestations.
this time,The most important thing is Try to let the nose run out , "detoxify".
02 | and thick, thick white snot
and thick, thick nasal discharge occurred three days in the cold Later, this is a sign that the inflammation of the nasal mucosa has increased.
Because viruses and bacteria cause inflammation, the nasal mucosa of swells , congestion, nasal congestion, mucus flow slows down, and nasal mucus becomes thick and thick.
At the same time, when there is inflammation in the nasal cavity, white blood cells will gather there and secrete into the nasal mucus, showing a white or yellow nasal mucus.
The picture above shows the white snot of the upper respiratory tract infection. You can see that the turbinate is red and swollen.This is the manifestation of inflammation.
03 | thick yellow-green nasal mucus and snot the event of viral and bacterial infection, white blood cells will be a substantial accumulation
At the site of infection.
How big is the mass? There may be a 100-fold increase than usual.
After these white blood cells fight the pathogen, the pathogen debris and white blood cells will be discharged into the snot, which will appear yellow or green snot.
Generally speaking, if the baby has yellow and green nasal discharge for about 10 days without fever, headache and other discomforts, it is usually virus flu , and you can continue to wait for it to get better on its own.
So parents should not think that the baby has changed from clear nose to yellow nose. They think that the condition is serious and need to take medicine. As long as the baby is in a good mental state, eats and drinks normally, and has no other serious symptoms, continue to observe.
04 _strong7span 5span _strong7span _strong75The nasal mucosa may be damaged due to dryness, trauma, inflammation, etc. If it is an old bleeding, a darker color may appear.
When the weather is dry, parents can use a humidifier to increase the humidity in the room. An indoor humidity of 50%-60% is suitable.
05 | brown or black nose
brown nose and black nose and more tips mixed with dirt, such as dust, dust and Coal ash, etc.
If the baby smokes second-hand smoke for a long time, certain gases or components in the smoke may also cause the nose to appear black.
In this case, it is recommended that parents give the baby to clean the nasal cavity , such as using sea salt water to spray and wash the nose.
If the reasons for inhaling coal ash are excluded,The baby still often has brown-black nasal mucus, or other abnormal nasal mucus, it is recommended to take the baby to the hospital for examination.
02 What should parents do for babies with runny nose?
is simple: observe, then take action.
When the baby has a runny nose:
If you have some rest, eat and drink at home without worrying, but you can eat and drink at home. Don't rush to the hospital.
When the clear nasal mucus turns into yellow or green mucus:
is more likely to get better if the baby has a fever, or if the baby does not become more sexy or has a fever. , Continue to observe at home;
But if the fever becomes heavier and the baby is not feeling well, you need to go to the hospital to see.
When the baby has runny nose and cough every time he touches flowers and plants:
every time to , orIf you have such symptoms in a certain room, you will get better if you leave the environment. It may be an allergy.
Babies should avoid contact with these environments and go to the hospital for examination.
When a baby has a pink or red nose occasionally:
, don’t worry about moisturizing your baby’s nose.
When the baby has a brown or black nose:
Pay attention to the environment where the baby moves.
Do not go outdoors as much as possible on a haze day, and do indoor activities where the air purification effect is better.
Make sure your baby does not smoke second-hand or third-hand smoke.
Parents must resolutely avoid smoking indoors, regardless of whether the baby is present or not, because the smoke and dust deposited on the sofa and bed will take a long time to disappear, which has a great impact on the baby.
03How to blow your nose correctly?
blow your baby’s nose,Many parents do this: pinch both sides of the baby's nose with fingers at the same time, and then let the baby blow his nose out.
parents are not recommended to do this at any time.
Not only does this not allow the baby to blow his nose completely, there is also a great risk.
Because the ear, nose and throat are connected, if the nostrils are blocked and the baby is forced to blow, the pressure in the entire cavity will be too high, which will cause the nasal mucus to flow with the air and hit other "neighbors": 596
Correct way:
It is best to stand behind the baby, let the baby lean forward naturally, press one side of the baby's nostril with a tissue, teach the baby to blow the other side of his nose forcefully, and then use the same method to blow the other side.
What if the baby does not cooperate or does not follow the instructions?
we recommend using sea salt spray or wash the nasal cavity to get the nasal mucus out, _span span 5span _span strong The nasal cavity is damaged.
sea salt water nasal spray . can be used in infants. Parents can buy the finished product and follow the instructions.
Source: Internet
nasal wash with sea salt water. Older babies, if the nose is thick and thick, you can use the method of nasal washing.
According to your baby's age, you can choose to use a suction bulb, a syringe-type nasal washer or a squeeze-type nasal washer!
Source: Internet
Although sea salt water nasal wash and nasal spray are good auxiliary treatment methods,But every time they operate, many children are like enemies.
Come and review The correct steps for nasal washing :
strong72span, avoid spraying on the nasal septum first.
nasal septum is the position in the middle of our nose.
The mucosa of the nasal septum is relatively delicate and fragile. If the nasal spray is sprayed on the septum for a long time, it is easy to cause a mechanical damage to the mucosa of the nasal septum, which may lead to epistaxis.
Then, spray the left nose with your right hand, and spray the right nose with your left hand.
When spraying the left nasal cavity with the right hand, the direction of the spray nozzle is aimed at the position of the left inner corner of the eye. At this time, it is aimed at the turbinate. It can perfectly avoid the nasal septum.
The symmetrical position spray is also similar.
We can stand upright when spraying,Tilt your head slightly forward to facilitate the flow of the spray lotion after rinsing.
After spraying, the older baby can hold one side of the nostril with a tissue and blow the "snot" on the other side (spraying lotion and secretions).
If it is a baby, two parents are required to cooperate.
Let the baby sit on the knees, one hand protects the baby’s tummy and hands, and the other hand protects the baby’s forehead. Another parent quickly sprays and cleans the nasal cavity with a nasal aspirator.
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