Why is the baby having trouble breathing?

Any abnormality in babies will worry every parent. Many parents report that their babies have difficulty breathing. What exactly is going on with this phenomenon? The health of a newborn baby is always weak, and is of great concern to everyone. There are many reasons for breathing problems, the most important of which may be a cold or a stuffy nose. Of course, other reasons are not ruled out! Let us take a look at it together below!

The nasal cavity is the main channel for babies to breathe. It can moisten and filter the inhaled air and maintain body health. However, babies are prone to the following nasal congestion conditions, which lead to breathing difficulties.

First, let me introduce you to nasal congestion caused by colds, which is also the most common problem! Because the baby's body temperature regulation center is not fully developed, the nasal mucosa is tender and weak, and the respiratory tract defense is poor, it is easy to catch a cold, and then the nasal mucosa will suffer from acute edema, causing nasal congestion.

Symptoms: nasal congestion and runny nose, slightly red sides of the nose, and sometimes accompanied by fever.

Prevention and control measures:

1. About half a month after the baby is born, start to supplement cod liver oil in moderation; start to add complementary foods at 4 months and supplement vitamin A. You can feed some liver puree, carrot puree, and vegetable puree to enhance the defense ability of the respiratory tract.

2. When using air conditioning, the temperature difference between indoor and outdoor should not be too large. The baby's room should be around 28 to 30 degrees Celsius.

3. Use a warm, wet towel to apply heat to the baby's nose (not too hot), twice a day, each time for about 15 minutes.

Well, now I believe everyone has a certain understanding of why babies have difficulty breathing, and I believe everyone knows what are the most likely causes of this phenomenon. It is also necessary to remind you that if you are worried about your baby's difficulty breathing, there are other possibilities besides those mentioned above. It is recommended that you take your child to the hospital for a detailed examination!