It can be a bit painful for babies to have rhinitis, and mothers are also very worried. Rhinitis has a great impact on babies, as it can affect their physical health and be inconvenient in daily life. So if a baby suffers from rhinitis, early treatment is necessary, but some mothers are not clear about the symptoms of rhinitis. So, what are the symptoms of rhinitis for a 17 month old baby?
Rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal mucosa caused by a disease. Its main symptom is nasal congestion, which is intermittent and usually mild in hot weather; If it is at night and the weather is cold, the symptoms will be severe. Another characteristic is alternation, when sleeping sideways, the lower nasal cavity will be blocked, while the upper nasal cavity will have good ventilation.
Due to nasal congestion, there may sometimes be nasal congestion, temporary loss of smell, and nasal sounds when speaking. Another symptom of rhinitis is that there is a lot of mucus, mostly thick and sticky, and sometimes symptoms such as dizziness may occur. At 17 months old, babies are still young and mainly exhibit symptoms such as crying and difficulty breathing.
It is recommended that mothers pay more attention to keeping their babies warm. If breastfeeding, mothers should also pay attention to their own physical health. When going out in the cold season, it is important to wear a mask for your baby to protect them from getting a cold nose. If your baby has severe rhinitis, you should take them to the hospital for examination and receive targeted treatment.
