How to relieve nasal congestion in newborns?
Newborns are the heart and soul of the family, but in the eyes of many parents, taking care of them is not that easy. Especially when newborns have symptoms of nasal congestion, many parents will be confused and don\’t know how to relieve their children\’s discomfort. So, how to relieve nasal congestion in newborns? Let me introduce it to you from four aspects.
Maintain indoor humidity
Newborns’ noses are very delicate and are easily affected by dry weather and may cause nasal congestion. Therefore, proper humidity should be maintained indoors, which can effectively prevent and relieve the symptoms of nasal congestion in newborns. You can use a humidifier or arrange some water sources to increase indoor humidity. In addition, it is necessary to maintain indoor ventilation and ensure the circulation of fresh air, which can effectively prevent the growth of germs and relieve symptoms of nasal congestion.
How to use a humidifier correctly?
Humidifier is one of the effective tools to relieve the symptoms of nasal congestion in newborns. But humidifiers can be counterproductive if not used correctly. The use of humidifier should follow the following principles:
1. The water quality must be clean. If the water quality is not good, bacteria and other impurities in the water will be volatilized into the air during the volatilization process, which is harmful to children\’s health.
2. The humidifier must be cleaned before each use.
3. Avoid excessive humidification. The indoor humidity should not be too high, usually around 50%-60%.
4. Do not place the humidifier next to your child\’s bed. Place the humidifier in a corner of the room so it can effectively diffuse moisture.
Use saline drops in the nose
If the indoor humidity still cannot relieve the symptoms of nasal congestion in newborns, you can consider using saline drops in the nose. Instilling a sufficient amount of normal saline and then using a nasal aspirator to suck out the mucus can prevent the growth of bacterial infections and bacterial infections. When using saline drops for nose drops, pay attention to the following points:
1. When using physiological saline, use sterile procedures to avoid infection.
2. The amount of physiological saline instilled each time should not be too much to avoid irritating the nasopharynx.
3. Wait for a while after instilling the saline solution, and then use a nasal aspirator to suck out the child\’s nasal mucus.
Adjust the newborn\’s posture
Newborn positioning can also help relieve symptoms of nasal congestion. Some children have secretions from their nose concentrated in their jaw, making it difficult for the child to breathe. At this time, you can gently tilt the child\’s head back, which can promote the discharge of nasal mucus, relieve symptoms of nasal congestion, and improve the child\’s breathing quality.
Notes
When adjusting your newborn\’s posture, pay attention to the following points:
1. Do not raise your head too much. Raising your head too much will make your child feel uncomfortable.
2. Many children like to bury their heads in pillows when sleeping. This posture can cause difficulty in breathing and should be adjusted in time.
Summary
Newborns are prone to nasal congestion due to their delicate noses. In response to this situation, you can alleviate the child\’s symptoms and improve the child\’s breathing quality by maintaining indoor humidity, using saline drops on the nose, and adjusting the newborn\’s posture. ParentsWhen taking care of your child, don’t panic when you encounter symptoms of nasal congestion. You can take the above measures to relieve your child’s discomfort.
