Why do children sneeze frequently?

Many mothers worry that their children will get sick. When their children sneeze, they think that they have caught a cold and quickly put on more clothes to keep them warm. However, a child's sneezing does not necessarily mean that he has a cold. Because a child's nose is very sensitive and easily irritated by humidity and dust, the blood vessels in the nasal mucosa may dilate and swell, and the nerves may be stimulated, resulting in sneezing symptoms. Mothers should pay attention to keeping the room clean and well ventilated. If your baby sneezes frequently, you should consider whether it is caused by allergic rhinitis. It is recommended to take your child to the hospital for a check-up to give you peace of mind. If the temperature drops, you should add clothes in time to prevent your child from catching a cold.

1. Frequent sneezing is a common phenomenon in babies under 1 year old, especially in the first 3-4 months after birth. Sneezing can be said to be a protective reflex of the body, which can indicate illness and expel foreign objects in the nasal cavity in time.

2. When a baby sneezes frequently, the first thing parents will think about is whether the child has caught a cold. Of course, catching a cold is one of the possible reasons, but for a newborn baby, this is a normal phenomenon of adapting to the environment. The fetus, which has been in the womb for nearly 10 months, is exposed to the stimulation of the outside air, different temperatures, humidity, and smells after birth, and its reaction is frequent sneezing. However, as the baby grows older and gradually adapts to the external environment, sneezing will gradually decrease.

3. As soon as parents find their children sneezing or having a runny nose, they think that their children have a cold and often take out various anti-cold medicines from the family medicine box for their children to take. In fact, some things that look like colds are not actually colds, but allergic rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis can be caused by various allergens. The main manifestation of allergic rhinitis is persistent or intermittent nasal congestion, which is more obvious when lying on your back. The symptoms worsen in the morning. Newborns or infants often breathe through their mouths due to nasal congestion and snore during sleep, resulting in dry lips and sore throat.

For children who sneeze frequently due to allergies, parents should carefully look for allergens, such as pets, flowers, clothes and bedding at home. As long as the child does not come into contact with the allergen, the allergy will heal itself slowly even without special treatment. Strengthening your baby's physique is the key to fighting all diseases, so drink more water and exercise more. Children are physically fragile, so parents must not use drugs indiscriminately.