The reason why newborns have a lot of mucus

Generally speaking, newborns have more nasal secretions, and their noses are small, and their nasal cavities are narrower than those of adults, making them difficult to clean. However, if it is not cleaned in time, it will cause difficulty in breathing for the baby and leave some parents helpless. There are many reasons why newborns have a lot of nasal mucus, so what are the specific reasons and how to relieve them? Let me introduce it to you in detail!

【1】The reasons why newborns have a lot of mucus

1. Physiological reasons :

Babies have a lot of mucus because their nasal cavity is not yet fully developed. The baby's nasal cavity is short, the nasal passages are narrow, and there is almost no inferior nasal passage. The nasal mucosa is rich in blood vessels and lymphatic vessels. Therefore, after being stimulated by external factors, the nasal mucosa is prone to congestion and swelling, increased secretions, and nasal mucus after drying and scabbing. Recommendation: If the dry nasal crust is blocking the nostril opening, you can use a small sterilized cotton swab to gently roll it off. If the nasal mucus is deeper in the nasal cavity, you can gently squeeze the nose wings. If necessary, drop 1-2 drops of saline or cold boiled water into the nostrils to moisten and soften the nasal mucus, then gently squeeze the nose wings to gradually loosen the nasal crust, and then use a small sterilized cotton swab to roll it off.

2. Nasal inflammation

If the baby's nose is inflamed, it will cause more nasal mucus and dry nasal cavity. Recommendation: If your baby has a lot of nasal mucus that causes nasal congestion and affects feeding or rest, treatment is necessary under the guidance of a doctor.

3. Cold

If your baby has a cold, the respiratory infection will cause increased nasal discharge, congestion and swelling of the nasal mucosa, increased nasal secretions, and eventually scabs that turn into nasal mucus. Recommendation: If your baby has nasal secretions after catching a cold, or if a small amount of nasal secretions accumulate to form nasal crusts that adhere to the nasal mucosa, it will cause nasal congestion because babies do not blow their noses like adults. At this time, parents should pay attention to observe whether their children have other cold symptoms and go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time.

【II】How to prevent excessive nasal discharge in newborns

1. The first thing is to ensure that the baby has a balanced diet, pay attention to adding or removing the baby's clothes appropriately, prevent the baby from catching a cold, keep the baby's nose unobstructed, and parents should not pick the baby's nose directly.

2. The second thing is to keep the baby's growth environment moist to prevent the child from being too dry and to prevent damage to the child's nasal mucosa.

3. If a newborn has a lot of nasal mucus, you should prevent respiratory diseases, seek medical attention in time, and receive active treatment.