What to do when the baby has snot
One of the most frequent reasons for consultation in pediatric emergencies and consultations is nasal congestion, respiratory distress due to obstruction of the upper respiratory tract of babies. The upper respiratory tract, nasal passages, choanae, in small children are very narrow, and any inflamm
One of the most frequent reasons for consultation in pediatric emergencies and consultations is nasal congestion, respiratory distress due to obstruction of the upper respiratory tract of babies. The upper respiratory tract, nasal passages, choanae, in small children are very narrow, and any inflammation or mucus produces a very annoying obstruction. How to relieve nasal congestion in the baby
A nasal congestion can even decrease the milk intake of the baby by having difficulty breathing, as it also happens to adults. In these cases, you should not force him to eat, but
offer him liquids, shakes, juices, milk, according to the ages .Here are some tips to relieve the nasal congestion that the baby can suffer and eliminate mucus:
- It is advisable to avoid environmental dryness, so cold air ultrasonic humidifiers are recommended.
- We also recommend pediatricians always nasal washes with saline. There is also the hypertonic physiological saline, with a higher concentration of salts, which theoretically would drag more
nasal mucus , but it could also irritate the mucosa a little. It exists in single dose, more comfortable.- Cough syrups have not been scientifically proven to be very useful, and in many cases they have undesirable side effects, which makes pediatricians do not recommend them much. Por - On the other hand, a drug that does seem more useful are
antihistamines
, because they reduce the production of mucus, and in many cases can improve symptoms. - In cases of infants, a cold with acute otitis media can complicate (these are the most frequent complications), since the mucus accumulates and passes to the ear, in these cases,the baby does need an antibiotic
that, always must prescribe the pediatrician.
