Why does my baby have a stuffy nose?

Many people will encounter the phenomenon of children with stuffy noses in their lives. Generally, adults will think that they have a cold when encountering this phenomenon. However, everyone must be very caring for the baby, so they will definitely not let him catch a cold. At this time, many people will be very confused and even don’t know what is going on. Therefore, you must have an understanding of this knowledge before encountering the problem.

(a) Nasal crust obstruction

The nasal mucosa has a normal amount of secretions every day. Since babies cannot blow their noses, if mothers do not clear the secretions in their babies' nasal cavity in time, the secretions will accumulate in the nasal passages. Over time, the accumulated secretions will dry and harden to form nasal crusts.

Symptoms: Nasal crusts adhere to the outer opening of the nasal cavity or deep inside, blocking the narrow nasal passages.

Prevention and control measures:

1. Clear your baby's nasal secretions in time. If there is a lot, use a nasal aspirator to remove them.

2. When removing nasal crusts, avoid picking the baby's nose with your hands to avoid damaging the delicate nasal mucosa and causing bleeding and infection.

Correct method: If the nasal crust is blocked at the nostril opening, you can use a small sterilized cotton swab to gently roll it off. If the mucus is deeper in the nasal cavity, you can first drop 1 to 2 drops of saline solution, cold boiled water or breast milk into the nostrils to allow the nasal crust to slowly moisten and soften.

(2) Allergic rhinitis and nasal congestion

There are two types of allergic rhinitis: seasonal and perennial. Perennial allergic rhinitis can occur throughout the year and is mostly caused by fungi, dust mites, insect secretions, animal fur, etc.

Symptoms: obvious nasal congestion, frequent sneezing, and runny nose.

Prevention and control measures:

1. Avoid your baby's contact with allergens such as dust, mites, fungi, animal fur, feathers, etc. If you don't use down pillows, duvets and Simmons mattresses

2. Don’t let your baby get close to pets such as cats, dogs, and birds. During the pollen spreading season, do not take your baby to places with lush flowers, plants and trees, and do not pick or smell flowers and plants at will.

Through the above explanation, you should now know the reason why your baby has a stuffy nose. Therefore, your baby’s stuffy nose may be a sign of a physical problem. As a parent or caregiver, you must adjust it in time to avoid more serious things from happening. Moreover, the baby herself is unconscious, so you must pay more attention.