A runny nose or rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal mucosa. Autumn and winter become sometimes a cold for babies. If you do not start to properly treat it in time, a runny nose can develop into chronic diseases or even pneumonia.
Instructions
Step 1
Why does a child have a runny nose? The fact is that babies are exposed to a huge number of viruses. Getting on the nasal mucosa, viruses penetrate the surface cells that have cilia and develop there from one to three days. At best, thanks to the cilia, the nose is cleared, and at worst, viruses violate the integrity of the nasal mucosa, thereby creating a favorable environment for bacterial infection, which is the cause of complications of the common cold.
Step 2
A runny nose in infants proceeds differently than in an adult. Babies cannot get rid of mucus on their own. Their runny nose leads to severe swelling of the mucous membrane, so they practically cannot breathe. Even in newborns, the nasal cavity is much smaller, in contrast to an adult. This is another reason for the rapid blockage of the nasal passages with a cold. If you do not start treatment on time, this can lead to the development of various complications, such as sinusitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis or dangerous pneumonia, which can occur due to inhalation of sputum infected with bacteria.
Step 3
If the mucus from the nose is transparent, light, and at the same time the child calmly takes the breast and does not breathe through the mouth, then you can not worry too much, but help the child cope with the ailment. To do this, you need to often ventilate the room, do wet cleaning, humidify the air in the room, wipe the nose, and suck out mucus as needed. At low temperatures, water should be given often and little by little.
Step 4
Usually on the second and third day, the mucus becomes thicker, yellowish or greenish. If the baby is breathing normally, then you can continue all the same, and if breathing is difficult, then there is an active growth of bacteria. In this case, you can use saline solution (1 teaspoon per glass of water) or saline drops. Salt has a disinfecting and cleansing effect, it loosens mucus, making it easier for the child to breathe. If the runny nose persists and the mucus becomes thicker, viscous and green, then you need to see a doctor.
Step 5
In order for our children not to get sick, it is best to contact specialists in a timely manner and, of course, take preventive measures. One of the important measures is the hardening of babies - this increases immunity and resistance to adverse weather conditions.
