Nasal congestion can be very uncomfortable, causing a lack of oxygen in the brain, dizziness, and difficulty breathing. For babies with a runny nose and nasal congestion, it is even more difficult. Many parents are anxious and do not know how to relieve their children's pain, especially after catching a cold or fever, it is easy to experience nasal congestion. Below, we will learn in detail what to do if a baby has a thick nose and nasal congestion.
What should I do if my baby has thick snot and nasal congestion
1. Humidify and dry. In autumn and winter, the weather is cold and dry, and the baby's nasal cavity can also be very uncomfortable. Why not prepare a humidifier or a water basin in your baby's room, preferably with purified water.
2. Correctly clean nasal mucus and mucus. Using a humidifier, warm towel, or taking a hot bath can also promote the recovery of cilia function in the baby's nasal cavity, thereby softening it. Never forcefully remove nasal mucus to avoid causing pain in the child's nasal cavity and leading to bleeding of the nasal mucosa.
3. Treat nasal mucosal swelling. Some inflammations may not increase nasal secretions, but they can still block breathing in the nose. This is mostly due to swelling of the nasal mucosa. Parents can use their hands to moderately squeeze and massage both sides of the baby's nose bridge, and then fumigate with warm towels to achieve twice the result with half the effort.
What are the factors that cause baby nasal congestion
1. Normal physiological phenomena. Newborns who have just been born have a relatively narrow nasal passage and abundant mucosal blood vessels. Under the stimulation of cold and heat in the external environment, the mucosal blood vessels will expand and contract, which can easily lead to symptoms of clear nasal discharge. After the nasal discharge dries up, it will become a relatively blocked nasal passage, resulting in nasal congestion.
2. Cold. Because babies have relatively poor disease resistance, they are prone to cold and cold diseases. The delicate nasal mucosa will swell and cause nasal congestion, usually manifested as nasal congestion, runny nose, and slight redness on both sides of the nose.
3. Acute rhinitis. Frequent respiratory infections in babies can lead to congestion and swelling of the nasal mucosa, as well as increased secretion. This can cause acute rhinitis, which is generally characterized by nasal congestion, thick nasal discharge, headache, and restlessness.
4. Foreign object blockage. Because babies have a strong curiosity, they may stuff toys or peanuts into their nostrils during play, which can result in nasal congestion and poor ventilation. If not detected in a timely manner, blockages that stay in the nasal cavity for too long can cause infection, and even symptoms such as purulent nose and nasal mucosal erosion, as well as emitting a foul odor.
5. Adenoid hypertrophy. Adenoid tissue is a type of lymphoid tissue located at the top and posterior wall of the nasopharynx. It begins to gradually shrink after the age of 10. Some children may experience pathological hyperplasia of adenoids due to acute rhinitis and tonsillitis, which can block the posterior nostrils and cause symptoms such as nasal congestion.
When encountering a child who is sick, many parents are concerned and confused, not knowing what to do the most right thing, especially when talking incessantly and not knowing how to choose. The first thing to do is to remain calm. For babies with purulent or stuffy noses, it is important to avoid infection and take good care of them. At the same time, attention should be paid to keeping the child warm to prevent the cold from worsening.
