How Do I Help a Baby with a Stuffy Nose?

The correct way to treat nasal congestion in babies: First of all, we must first understand the cause of nasal congestion. Generally, nasal congestion is a common symptom of upper respiratory tract infection (ie cold). The increase of secretions obstructs the nasal cavity, and the edema of the nasal mucosa also makes the respiratory tract More narrow.

Baby nasal congestion treatment

The correct way to treat nasal congestion in babies: First of all, we must first understand the cause of nasal congestion. Generally, nasal congestion is a common symptom of upper respiratory tract infection (ie cold). The increase of secretions obstructs the nasal cavity, and the edema of the nasal mucosa also makes the respiratory tract More narrow.

In addition, there are too many nasal passages simply because the nasal cavity is not cleaned for a long time, which affects the patency of the respiratory tract. Parents should take symptomatic treatment according to the cause of nasal congestion.

Chinese name

Baby nasal congestion treatment

Foreign name

Baby congestion processing method

General processing

Use a cotton swab to gently roll the secretion out

Seek medical attention promptly

The degree of nasal congestion gradually increases, affecting breathing, etc.

Approach

Steam smoked nose-relieve mild nasal edema

The occurrence of nasal congestion is related to local and systemic causes. Children usually have local causes:

Congenital atresia of the nostril can be divided into anterior nostril and posterior nostril. The neonates have bilateral (anterior or posterior) nostril atresia. The condition is serious and can cause breathing difficulties and even the risk of suffocation. A small rubber catheter can be used for diagnosis, and if it is blocked, it cannot pass through the nasopharynx. Acute rhinitis nasal mucosa is acute congestion, and nasal secretions gradually change from mucus to mucus or purulent. You can go to the ENT specialist. Acute and chronic sinusitis, nasal congestion, runny nose, nasal congestion, feasible X-ray examination or

Baby nasal congestion does not need to go to the hospital

The baby's nasal cavity is narrow, and the nasal mucosa is rich in blood vessels. It is very susceptible to external factors. Nasal mucosa edema and exudation occur, and nasal discharge increases. Nasal rash occurs, blocking the nostrils, causing difficulty breathing. The solution is that the indoor air is fresh, and the humidity and temperature are suitable, so that the baby gradually adapts to the nature, accepts fresh air, reduces the indoor dust density, and uses a soft cloth to make twists every day, and gently twists out the nasal secretions. However, for babies with nasal mucosal edema, the symptoms of nasal congestion cannot be improved, but don't worry, it will slowly get better. This is a natural process and generally does not exceed 1 month. ^[1]