What should I do if my baby has a stuffy nose? Try these tips

Although summer has arrived, and mothers have turned on the air conditioners and fans in their homes, the temperature in early summer is still very different, sometimes hot and sometimes cold. When I wake up, my baby has a bit of a stuffy nose, and I look at the baby sneezing. She was panting, uncomfortable to feed, and had a bad appetite. My mother felt really distressed. The cause of baby\’s nasal congestion is mostly due to the stimulation of mucus in the nasal cavity, which causes thickening and pathological changes of the nasal mucosa, making it difficult to suck in the mucus and blow it out. 1. Nasal congestion caused by colds: The baby is just born, his body has not yet adapted, his resistance is poor, and his immune function is not perfect. If you are not careful, you will suffer from diseases such as colds. During a cold, the nasal mucosa is congested and swollen, and secretions in the nasal cavity increase, often leading to a stuffy nose. 2. Disease factors Nasal congestion in newborns is common in upper respiratory tract infections. Secondly, diseases of the nasal cavity itself, such as nasal polyps, bent nasal septum, foreign bodies or tumors in the nasal cavity, can cause nasal congestion in babies. In addition, certain allergic reactions can also cause nasal congestion. 3. Due to physiological structural factors, babies are more likely to have nasal congestion than adults. The maxilla and skull of newborn babies are underdeveloped, and the nose and nasal cavity are relatively short; there are few nasal hairs in the nasal cavity; the nasal mucosa is tender, and a slight swelling will significantly affect the ventilation of the nose and cause nasal congestion. . Blood vessels and lymphatic tissue are relatively abundant in adults. Once cold air and airflow containing more bacteria are encountered, they can directly stimulate the nasopharynx. A good way to relieve baby\’s nasal congestion is the hot compress method. Stuffy nose may be caused by the baby catching a cold. Mothers can use a thick towel to release heat around the container of hot water. They can warm the baby\’s fontanelle for a while and continue applying hot compress until the baby sweats on the forehead. until. You can also put a hot towel on the baby\’s nose and apply it for a while, which can relieve the discomfort of the baby\’s nasal congestion in time. Make sure the towel is not too hot and do not cover the baby\’s mouth and nose. Applying minced ginger is a very effective method that many mothers have tried. If your baby\’s nose is blocked in the early stage of a cold, you can cut the ginger into shreds and stir-fry it in a pot until the ginger aroma comes out. Then put the fried shredded ginger into a small gauze bag. Then place the slightly heated ginger gauze bag against the soles of the baby\’s feet. If the baby doesn\’t cooperate, you can wrap it up when the baby is asleep and put a sock on it. You won\’t have to worry about the wrap not being tight enough or the ginger escaping out. It\’s practical and has no side effects. Note that the ginger shreds should not be too hot to avoid scalding the baby. The next day, the baby\’s nasal congestion symptoms will be greatly relieved, and the nose can breathe more smoothly. Cleaning the baby\’s nasal scab If the scab in the baby\’s nasal cavity causes obstruction, the mother can remove the scab for the baby. However, the baby\’s nasal cavity is delicate and cannot be dug out directly with hands. It may damage the baby\’s nasal mucosa and cause bleeding and infection. You can first apply cod liver oil, baby oil, milk, etc. into the baby\’s nasal cavity with a cotton swab. After the nasal scab softens, use a cotton swab to remove the nasal scab. You can also use a small clip specially designed to clean baby\’s boogers. Massage If the left side of the baby\’s nose is blocked, he can lie on his right side, and if the right side of his nose is blocked, he can lie on his left side. Use warm hands to gently massage both sides of the baby\’s nose, from top to bottom, from the bridge of the nose to the wings of the nose. You can press the sides of the nose for a while. Use your fingertips to gently press the Yingxiang points on both sides of the baby\’s nose for 1-2 minutes. After the massage, drink a cup of hot water, which can quickly relieve or even eliminate the discomfort of nasal congestion. suckWhen water vapor causes severe nasal congestion, doctors sometimes recommend that the baby inhale some moist water vapor. You can use the steam filled with hot water in the bathroom, or the steam sprayed from the facial steamer used by the mother for beauty. After inhaling for three or five minutes, Then remove the softened nasal mucus. Elevating the baby\’s head Elevating the baby\’s head can help relieve nasal congestion, but in order to prevent sudden infant death syndrome, you can only use a towel under the mattress to raise the baby\’s head slightly. Cold If the baby catches a cold, the mother can let the baby lie on the bed and rub the baby\’s back through the clothes. Rubbing up and down has a certain effect in preventing colds. If the nose is blocked, you can gently rub the baby\’s ears until they become red, which can also relieve nasal congestion. effect. If your baby has a cold and has a stuffy nose, you can soak scallions in water, cut the scallions into shreds (easy to taste), boil them in boiling water for a while, and smoke the baby\’s mouth and nose while it\’s hot. Older babies can drink some scallion water. This method is good for The treatment is effective for babies with cold nasal congestion. Nasal aspirator A nasal aspirator can suck out boogers and mucus to relieve nasal congestion. You can use cold boiled water and salt, moisten a small cotton swab to clean the baby\’s nasal cavity. Be gentle when cleaning. Daily cleaning can relieve the symptoms of nasal congestion. Use a nasal aspirator on your baby regularly to suck out nasal fluid and mucus, but don\’t use too much force. Just suck gently. Too much force may cause injury to the nasal cavity.