Why does a child have a stuffy nose at night?

Children generally have weaker constitutions and will suffer from one disease or another if they are not properly cared for. Now is the turn of autumn and winter, and children are more likely to get sick. Some children have stuffy noses at night. So what is the reason for children's stuffy noses at night? How to avoid this situation? Below I will introduce it to you based on my own understanding of this issue.

A child's stuffy nose may be caused by catching a cold or catching a fever. If you have a cold, it will cause nasal congestion and stuffy nose. Because it is the turn of autumn and winter, the temperature is lower at night, so the effect will be more obvious. Therefore, some children may experience nasal congestion at night.

If you encounter this situation, there are some methods that can be used to alleviate the condition. Before going to bed, you can apply local hot compress with a wet towel, which can usually provide temporary relief. In addition, care during a cold is also very important. There is a saying that goes: three parts treatment and seven parts care. The key points of care have been explained very clearly by several people above. In summary, they are: rest, keep warm, drink plenty of water, eat a light diet, and take medicine on time.

It is very important for children with colds to get enough rest. Try to let your child sleep more, reduce outdoor activities appropriately, and don't let your baby get tired. Take good care of your baby's diet and let your baby drink more water. Adequate water can make the nasal secretions thinner and easier to clean. Let your baby eat more fruits and juices rich in vitamin C. It is said that chicken soup can relieve the symptoms of colds, so you might as well make some chicken soup for your baby to drink. Try to limit your intake of dairy products, which can increase mucus production. For babies with decreased appetite, mothers should prepare some easily digestible foods that are good in color, aroma and taste.

If your baby has a blocked nose, you can put one or two towels under the child's mattress and slightly elevate the head to relieve the blocked nose. Never let babies under two years old sleep directly on pillows or place pillows under mattresses, as this can easily cause suffocation or damage the cervical spine.

You can use a humidifier to increase the humidity in your baby's room, especially at night, to help your baby breathe more easily. Don't forget to clean the humidifier every day with white vinegar and water to prevent the accumulation of dust and germs.

If your child's nasal congestion persists and there is no improvement without any symptoms, you need to take your baby to an ENT doctor for a nasal examination. The best thing to do is to let the doctor make a diagnosis and then treat the symptoms.

The above content is some introduction to the problem of why children have stuffy noses at night. After reading this content, you will have a more detailed understanding of children's stuffy noses. So in the future, when your child has a cold and a blocked nose, you can try these methods. This will help your child get better faster.