Soply at the infants is a frequent and seemingly harmless phenomenon, but it can bring a lot of problems to the baby and to the parents. Problematic is the fact that the baby can not blow out the nose itself, and the snot must be removed by means of a special suction. The reasons for the appearance of a cold in infants may be much greater than in an adult. Further we will get acquainted with the causes of the appearance of snot in infants, as well as with the peculiarities of fighting with them.
Causes of a runny nose in an infant
As we have already said, the causes of a cold in infants are much greater than in an adult, let's give an example:
- a viral infection is the most common cause of snot in a baby;
- allergic rhinitis occurs as a result of ingress of foreign particles (dust, droplets of perfume, animal hair) to the nasal mucosa, which is manifested by mucosal edema and increased mucus separation;
- inhalation of excessively dry air;
- snot in a baby older than 6 months can be observed with teething upper teeth, a runny nose in this case will be accompanied by swelling and itching of the gums, the body temperature may increase.
Why should I treat a runny nose in an infant?
An untreated rhinitis in the baby can lead to sad consequences. Thus, the mucosa in a baby has a high hydrophilicity and can give a pronounced swelling with shortness of breath. And the nasal passage of the crumb is narrow and long, so even a slight swelling and the presence of a secret make nasal breathing much more difficult.
A toddler with a snuffling nose can not long suck his chest, restless sleeps. Soply in the baby can be in the nasopharynx and cause a reflex cough, and in some cases, promote the spread of infection in the lower respiratory tract.
How to remove snot from babe?
When it comes to removing snot from the nose in a nursing baby, you should not immediately run to the pharmacy for a medicine. It is very important to regularly clean the spout from the contents. Modern medicine offers young mothers aspirators of various firms, which differ in price and quality.
The principle of this treatment of the common cold is very simple: first you need to moisten the nasal cavity, and secondly, remove its contents. This method can be used to treat snot, even in infants 1 month of life.
Good reviews deserved the treatment complex Otrivin Baby . It includes a spray for moisturizing the nose, directly aspirator and disposable nozzles. The isotonic saline solution, which is in the spray, moistens the mucous membrane and helps soften the crusts. Then the contents of the nasal cavity are removed using an aspirator. Due to disposable nozzles, the contents of the nasal cavity are well removed and retained in them. This procedure is completely safe and meets hygiene requirements.
In addition to aspiration of the contents of the nasal cavity, it is recommended to carry out wet cleaning, ventilation of premises,
So, now you know how to suck out the snot from the baby and the known methods of fighting the cold. The use of an aspirator pear to remove nasal mucus has long been a thing of the past, and modern aspirators have replaced them, which provide an effective and safe cleansing of the nose.