What should I do if my child has a blocked nose when sleeping at night?

Some children always have a stuffy nose when they sleep at night, and most people think that it may be caused by catching a cold because they don’t cover themselves with a blanket at night. However, if you keep thinking this way and don’t adjust it, it may cause adverse reactions. So no matter what habit it is, you must adjust it well, so that it can get better quickly.

Nasal congestion is a great pain for adults, and even more so for babies. The baby's nasal mucosa is soft and rich in blood vessels, so it is easy to become congested when suffering from a mild cold, making the originally narrow nasal cavity even more blocked. At the same time, the constant appearance of nasal secretions is also a common cause of nasal congestion.

If there are nasal crusts in the baby's nasal cavity that cause blockage, the nasal crusts should be removed for the baby in time. You can use a small clip specially used to clean the baby's nasal crusts (it is best to do this when the baby is asleep). If the nasal crust is dry, let the baby suck it.

A little humid steam can make it easier to remove nasal crusts and relieve nasal congestion symptoms.

You can put hot water in the bathroom to create steam, let your baby inhale it for 3 to 5 minutes, and then remove the nasal crust. Wet a soft towel or gauze.

Take a corner and twist it clockwise into a cloth twist. Gently insert it into the baby's nasal cavity. Then twist it counterclockwise and pull it outwards to bring out the nasal secretions.

You can also use the salt water nasal wash method. Add appropriate amount of salt to cold boiled water, dip a small cotton swab in it, and clean the baby's nasal cavity. Be sure to be gentle when cleaning. Cleaning every day can relieve the symptoms of nasal congestion. When using a cotton swab, the baby will move around, so be careful not to let the cotton swab hurt the nasal mucosa.

In daily life, you should pay attention to keeping warm and preventing colds, keep the indoor air fresh, the humidity and temperature appropriate, and reduce the indoor dust density. If your baby has persistent symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, etc., it is best to seek medical attention immediately.

After reading the above explanation, you should know that if your child always has a stuffy nose when sleeping at night, it may be a very serious problem. It may not be because of a cold as you think. So if you encounter such a problem in the future, it only needs timely adjustment and it will not cause big problems. So as long as you pay attention to your child, it will be fine.