Why do premature babies have colds and nasal congestion?

In each of our families, the health of the baby is the core of the family. Premature babies often have a variety of problems and illnesses because their development is not yet fully mature. The cardiovascular system and various organs are not fully developed. What should I do if my premature baby catches a cold, has an itchy throat and a stuffy nose? What should I do if it gets serious? Because the body is weak, it is difficult to recover. So what about caring for premature children in our families? Eat more nutritious food.

What should I do if my baby has a stuffy nose? There are many methods, such as putting slightly scalded ginger powder on the soles of the baby's feet or using hot compresses. I always feel that my baby has difficulty breathing when sleeping, and his throat is dry and sore when I wake up in the morning. Mothers who have the same experience as my baby can read the content I summarized below about baby's stuffy nose.

1. Use steamed sesame oil and apply it on the nostrils with a cotton swab. The effect is good.

2. Chop the ginger, heat the pan, then pour the minced ginger into the pan and fry it. After it is hot, use two soft cloths to wrap the minced ginger around the soles of the baby's feet. If the baby does not cooperate, you can wrap it while the baby is asleep. It will be safer if you put on a sock. You don't have to worry about not wrapping it tightly enough or the minced ginger running out. It is very practical and has no side effects.

3. Put 1 drop of saline solution in the baby's nose!

Reasons for baby's stuffy nose

The baby's nasal congestion is due to the irritation of mucus in the nasal cavity, which causes the thickening of the nasal mucosa, making it impossible to suck in or blow out the mucus.

In addition, mothers need to know that babies are prone to sneezing before catching a cold. It is said on the Internet that babies' sneezing has a protective effect on the nasal cavity. Occasional sneezing is not a problem, but if the baby sneezes for a long time, you need to consider the cause.

What should I do if my baby has a stuffy nose?

1. If the baby has a cold, the mother can let the baby lie on the bed and rub the baby's back through the clothes. Rubbing up and down is effective in preventing colds. If the baby has a stuffy nose, you can gently rub the baby's ears until they turn red. This can also relieve nasal congestion.

2. If your baby has a stuffy nose in the early stage of a cold, you can put slightly scalded ginger powder on the soles of your baby's feet when he or she is sleeping at night. This can help the nose breathe smoothly and the cold heal faster. Method: Cut the ginger into shreds and fry it in a dry pan until it is dry and the ginger aroma comes out (it's okay if it's a little mushy). Put the fried shredded ginger in a small gauze bag and then stick the gauze bag with slightly hot shredded ginger on the soles of your baby's feet. (Be sure to make sure the ginger is not too hot to avoid scalding your baby.)

3. Hot compress method: A stuffy nose may be caused by the baby's fontanelle being cold. Mothers can use a thick towel to place it on the radiator or wrap it around a container of boiling water to release heat. You can warm the baby's fontanelle for a while and continue to apply hot compress until the baby's forehead is sweating. If you cannot tell whether the baby's fontanelle is cold, you might as well give it a try. It will not harm the baby.

4. Clean the baby's nasal crust. If the baby's nasal crust causes blockage, mothers should remove the nasal crust for the baby in time, but do not dig it out directly with your hands, as this may damage the baby's nasal mucosa, and in severe cases may cause bleeding and infection. You can also use small clips specifically for cleaning baby's nasal mucus (it is best to use it when the baby is sleeping, and the action must be quick to avoid harming the baby due to lack of cooperation.) If the nasal crust is relatively dry, let the baby inhale some moist water vapor first, and then clean it after inhaling for 3 to 5 minutes.

In addition, if your baby's nasal mucus is too dry and seriously affects ventilation, you can ask the doctor to use a professional small machine to treat it. If you need to use children's cold medicine, use it according to the doctor's instructions!

5. If your baby has a stuffy nose due to a cold, you can soak some scallions in water, cut them into shreds (for easier flavor), put them into boiling water, and fumigate the baby's mouth and nose while it's still hot. This method is effective for babies with nasal congestion caused by colds.

6. Wash the nose with salt water. You can add salt to cold boiled water, wet a small cotton swab, and clean the baby's nasal cavity. Be gentle when cleaning. Cleaning every day can relieve the symptoms of nasal congestion. In addition, if the baby has a runny nose due to a cold, you can read "What to do if the baby has a runny nose due to a cold". There are many treatment methods in it, such as drinking more warm boiled water and eating raw onions.

7. If the baby's left side of the nose is blocked, the baby can lie on the right side. Similarly, if the right side is blocked, the baby can lie on the left side. You can also press the Yingxiang points on both sides of the nose with your fingers for 1 to 2 minutes. After the massage, drink a cup of hot water, which can quickly relieve or even eliminate the nasal congestion. (When using it, it is more effective to massage with fingertips and stimulate in the left and right directions.)

Or you can use a clean towel or gauze, dip it in boiling water, wring it out (even if it is very hot), then wrap it in layers, and apply it to the base of the baby's nose when it is no longer hot. If the baby has a runny nose, parents can use a soft handkerchief to wipe the runny nose. Because the baby's skin is very delicate, wiping too much will make the baby feel uncomfortable. So after wiping the nose, you can cover it with a wet towel and then lightly apply a little oil to prevent skin cracking and pain.

If a premature baby has such a condition, it should be taken seriously, after all, premature children are relatively weak. My physical fitness is not high. Therefore, we still need to strengthen our care for premature children and care about their physical, mental and health. I hope we all have a happy and harmonious family and a healthy baby.