Consequences of the accumulation of mucus and phlegm in children

Children present with mucus on a regular basis, whether they are sick or not. The mucus and phlegm are produced to keep the airways hydrated and do not pose a problem, but rather a defense system to prevent the proliferation of viruses and bacteria that remain attached to this mucus and thus can be

Children present with mucus on a regular basis, whether they are sick or not. The mucus and phlegm are produced to keep the airways hydrated and do not pose a problem, but rather a defense system to prevent the proliferation of viruses and bacteria that remain attached to this mucus and thus can be eliminated.

However, a cold, an allergy, cold or crying make the presence of mucus even greater. This is very annoying for children and, above all, for babies and children because it causes coughing, difficulty breathing and even complicates breastfeeding. When the accumulation of mucus is excessive and not eliminated, it can even cause other diseases.

What diseases can cause the accumulation of mucus and phlegm in children

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- Otitis: is one of the most frequent diseases in childhood. When excess mucus accumulates in the Eustachian tube, that tunnel that connects the nose to the ear can cause otitis media. This pathology can cause fever, pain and even rupture of the eardrum in case the accumulated mucus is excessive and exerts too much pressure.

- Sinusitis: When the paranasal sinuses are inflamed, located around the nose, the presence of mucus increases and can not come out. This accumulation causes headache and cough. It can arise as a result of an allergy or an infection.

- Allergic rhinitis: is a reaction to an element that causes sneezing, itchy nose, nasal packing and mucus. When the accumulation of mucus and phlegm in children is great, it is possible that it tends to suck the mucus and present a dry cough, nervous cough or irritative cough, which usually appears mainly at night and is usually very annoying.

- Bronchitis: when the child suffers from a cold or a cold, it is common to swell the throat, which is known as pharyngitis, if it goes down to the larynx, we will talk about laryngitis and, if finally the infection goes down to the bronchi , it will be a bronchitis. The mucus accumulated inside the bronchi causes coughing and difficulty breathing.

- Bronchiolitis: is a viral infection that affects mostly babies up to 2 years old. Unlike bronchitis in which accumulation of mucus causes inflammation of the main airways, in bronchiolitis inflammation of the bronchioles occurs, smaller branches located at the end of the main airways.

- Conjunctivitis: when the child has a cold and increases the mucus, it is very common for this infection to pass to the eyes, causing inflammation of the ocular membrane that causes redness, laginess, tearing and itching of the eyes.