Why does my baby have a runny nose and a stuffy nose?

Many parents will find that their babies often develop runny nose and nasal congestion without paying attention. They often look sick, which makes parents feel very distressed. However, after recovering, they often seem to catch a cold again very easily. Why is this? The editor analyzed this situation and classified the reasons as follows.

Reasons for baby's stuffy nose

1) Common cold: coughing with phlegm and shortness of breath during the day and night

2) Asthma: Coughing and wheezing, which worsens at night or during exercise; severe air pollution can worsen the condition

3) Influenza: Sounds coming from the throat, coughing every once in a while, sometimes dry cough, sometimes with phlegm

4) Whooping cough: The cough is very hoarse and there are many coughs per breath

What should you do if your baby has a cough and a runny nose? The correct approach is required. Although there are many reasons, you don’t need to be too nervous. Let's take a look at the reasons why babies cough.

Reasons for baby's runny nose:

1) Cold: In the first few days, the nasal discharge is clear water or mucus

2) Chronic rhinitis: The nasal discharge is usually mucous

3) Allergic rhinitis: The nasal mucus is usually clear and in large amounts, and the nose is itchy. It may also be seasonal rhinitis. If the baby suffers from this disease, it is easy to be accompanied by asthma

4) Chronic sinusitis: mostly purulent secretions, accompanied by nasal sounds and poor memory.

5) If your baby's nasal discharge is yellow and watery, it may be related to sinus cysts and you should go to the hospital for further examination.

What should you do if your baby has a cough and a runny nose? The correct approach is required. Although there are many reasons, you don’t need to be too nervous.

Correct treatment of baby's cough

1) For coughs caused by common colds, just drink more warm water.

2) For cough caused by sudden changes in weather, you need to help your baby adapt to sudden changes in temperature.

The above content is the main reason why children often have runny nose and nasal congestion. The editor recommends that everyone must be vigilant about this situation and do not let children have frequent attacks, because it will turn into rhinitis or other chronic diseases, which will be more difficult to cure at that time.