Baby's nasal discharge is sticky like glue

Many parents wonder why their baby's snot is as sticky as glue. Because babies are young and have poor resistance, they often catch colds. The symptoms after a cold are also different. Some people have clear and thin nasal discharge, while others have thick nasal discharge. Generally speaking, a baby's thick nasal discharge like glue is caused by a wind-heat cold.

Generally speaking, the color and viscosity of the mucus can help you understand your baby's illness. The color of the mucus changes from clear, yellow, green, white, clear, to finally disappearing, representing the different stages of a cold.

Yellowish nasal discharge - be careful, you are about to catch a cold

If the mucus stays in the baby's nasal cavity or sinuses for a period of time, it will naturally turn yellow. In addition, light yellow mucus is also a necessary process in the development of a cold. So when parents first discover this condition, they should not immediately assume that it is definitely sinusitis. But if your snot is this color for two weeks in a row, you should be alert and go to the hospital.

Yellow pus-like - severe sinusitis

If the nasal discharge is pus-like, it usually occurs in the later stages of a cold. However, parents do not need to worry too much, because this phenomenon will generally begin to gradually subside as the baby's cold recovers.

If your baby's nasal discharge is pus-like and lasts for more than 10 days, and the pus is yellow and has a distinct odor, this indicates that the baby has a more serious sinusitis, so you must take your baby to see a doctor for diagnosis and treatment in time.

The baby's nasal discharge becomes thicker and thicker - the cold is getting worse

The baby's nasal discharge in the early stages of a cold is usually clear water. If you find that your baby has clear watery nasal discharge, it means that your baby has signs of a cold. Pay more attention to keeping the baby warm, especially now that there is a big temperature difference between morning and evening, so as not to aggravate the condition.

Black and gray snot - filtering out air pollutants

Everyone should be happy to see snot/nasal scab of this color. Although this shows that the baby's environment is polluted and the air is not clean, but! This color of snot/nasal scab just shows that the baby's nose is working very well. It blocks the dirt within its ability and protects the lungs.

How to relieve your baby's runny nose

>>Hot compress

If your baby has difficulty breathing due to runny nose or nasal congestion, you may try hot compress. Use a clean towel or gauze, dip it in boiling water, wring it dry, and wrap it in layers. Then place the wrapped cloth balls at the base of the child's nose (a little below the eyebrows) and apply hot compress.

>>Massage

Is your baby feeling uncomfortable with a runny nose? In winter, many mothers like to close windows and doors to maintain the indoor temperature, but poor air circulation can easily aggravate the baby's condition. Creating an environment with suitable temperature and good air circulation for your baby can effectively reduce the amount of mucus. In addition, mothers can also use the tips of their fingers to gently massage both sides of the nose, which can effectively relieve the baby's runny nose symptoms.

>>Use a nasal aspirator to suck out mucus

Before using the nasal aspirator, parents are advised to check whether there is any mucus in the baby's nasal cavity. If so, use a hot and wet cotton swab to soften the foreign matter before using the nasal aspirator. Be as gentle as possible to avoid inserting the product too deeply into the baby's nasal cavity, which may cause pain or injury. Clean the product thoroughly after use.