Due to the fact that the respiratory system of newborns is still fully developed, many newborns have more nasal discharge, which has become a problem for parents. But parents don't have to worry too much, as long as they clean the nasal mucus in their baby's nose in a timely manner, then their baby's breathing can be smooth and good. So, is a baby's nasal discharge phlegm?
A baby with a lot of nasal mucus does not necessarily excrete phlegm, as phlegm usually does not come out of the baby's nose but from their mouth. Baby has a lot of nasal discharge, which may be due to incomplete development of the nasal cavity. Many babies have narrow nasal cavities, and the nasal mucosa is rich in blood vessels and lymphatic vessels. Therefore, after external stimulation, the nasal mucosa is prone to congestion and swelling, with increased secretion. In addition, babies do not blow their noses on their own, so when their noses dry, they will form nasal mucus.
However, excessive nasal discharge in babies may also be due to a cold. Due to the baby catching a cold, their respiratory tract is infected by external factors, causing an increase in nasal mucus. In addition, the immature immune system and imbalanced nutrition of infants and young children lead to congestion and swelling of the nasal mucosa after catching a cold, resulting in an increase in nasal secretions.
Parents should help their babies clean their nasal cavities in a timely manner when faced with excessive nasal discharge. If the baby's nasal discharge is relatively hard, parents can first drop a few drops of sesame oil before cleaning it, lubricating it as much as possible to make the nasal discharge not stick to the nasal hair. It can be very painful to pull out the baby's nasal hair when digging up the nasal discharge. Parents can also use a hot towel to apply heat to their baby's nose, softening their nasal discharge. Repeat the heat application several times, making it easier to clean and less likely to harm the baby.
