When a newborn has a runny nose, it instantly turns into other negative consequences: sleep is disturbed, because of a clogged nose, the child cannot eat fully, which leads to whims. And the worst thing in such a situation is that the problem is not limited to the nasopharynx, passing to the ears. Therefore, the primary task is to protect the baby from infections that lead to a runny nose. You need to start with breastfeeding (if mom has milk), hardening, regular walks on the street. But even these measures do not always help.
When a newborn has a runny nose, it instantly turns into other negative consequences: sleep is disturbed, because of a clogged nose, the child cannot eat fully, which leads to whims. And the worst thing in such a situation is that the problem is not limited to the nasopharynx, passing to the ears. Therefore, the primary task is to protect the baby from infections that lead to a runny nose. You need to start with breastfeeding (if the mother has milk), hardening, regular walks on the street. But even these measures do not always help.
What causes a runny nose?
The baby's nasopharynx is designed so that the tiny nose and narrow nasal passages do not protect from the cold air. Once inside, it leads to hypothermia, and the loose and delicate mucous membrane is not yet able to protect itself from viruses. All this together leads to a runny nose, which can turn into acute otitis media. If the baby has a runny nose, the temperature rises with him, problems with sleep have begun, and the behavior has become restless, you should immediately contact an otorhinolaryngologist.
How to cure a baby nose
Only a doctor and no one else should prescribe treatment! Drops for babies may have indications and contraindications depending on the age of the baby. The dosage of the medication can be exceeded, even following the instructions for its use.
You also need to remember that a newborn cannot blow his nose himself. In such a situation, you cannot do without the help of a nasal aspirator.
When doing washing, you need to keep the baby in a slightly elevated state so that the body is not in a strictly horizontal position, since this can again provoke otitis media.
How to get your baby to breathe deeply again
Infection does not always cause a runny nose. Another enemy of children's health is allergens. In this case, after freeing the nasal passages from mucus, it is necessary not only to rinse them with special solutions, but also to instill children's vasoconstrictor drops, thanks to which it will be possible to forget about the swelling almost instantly.
When using drops, you need to monitor their temperature. It should always be only roomy. You can bury the droplets when the baby's head is slightly thrown back. For each nasal passage, 2-3 drops are sufficient. As soon as the medicine is in the nose, you need to slightly tilt the child's head down, and gently close the nostril, while pressing it against the septum of the nose. This action is aimed at preventing the baby from swallowing the drops. Of course, you need to instill drops not simultaneously in both nostrils, but in turn.
How to relieve the symptoms of a common cold
Humidified air and a ventilated area help your baby breathe easier. During a runny nose, the baby should drink more liquid. And when he gets older, you need to immediately teach him to clean his nose on his own, that is, blow his nose.
