What to do if your child has mucus in his nose

The normal functioning of the nasal cavity will secrete some secretions, which we know as nasal mucus. For adults, dealing with boogers is a very simple matter, but if a child has boogers in his nose, many adults will be at a loss as they are afraid that improper handling will cause discomfort or even illness to the child. To this end, let us understand what to do if a child has boogers in his nose.

Nasal aspirator is very effective for treating wet nasal discharge

Generally speaking, children have more nasal secretions and their nasal passages are very narrow. If the mucus in the nose is not dealt with in time and the dust and solid particles in the air are inhaled, it will easily dry out and form nasal mucus. Over time, the nasal mucus will become larger and larger and will block the baby's nasal cavity. To prevent this situation, the first thing to do is to clean your baby's snot in time. Most baby product stores now sell nasal aspirators, which are very useful when the baby's snot has not dried up.

In addition, if a child's nasal discharge suddenly increases, it is likely caused by a cold or inflammation of the nasal mucosa. At this time, you should take your child to the hospital in time for anti-inflammatory treatment to eliminate the "culprit" that causes increased runny nose.

Judging from the structure of the human nasal cavity, the larger the nasal cavity is towards the inside, which may also cause a problem: the baby swallows the booger into his stomach. Although in most cases this has little effect on the baby's body, most mothers will feel bad for their children. Moreover, because nasal mucus contains a large number of bacteria, it may occasionally cause bacterial infection. Since children's nasal mucosa is very thin, some nasal mucus may form blood clots, which will become very hard over time and may damage the nasal cavity when swallowed. Therefore, the best way to deal with it is to get rid of the baby's snot before it dries up.

Use a cotton swab dipped in water to remove nasal mucus

What should we do if the baby's snot has dried up and turned into booger when adults discover it? Cui Qiliang said, don't worry. If the booger is not too big, adults can use tweezers or a cotton swab dipped in water to help the baby get it out. If it is as big as a soybean, you should take your baby to see a pediatrician or otolaryngologist. Director Cui said that he himself had dealt with many such troubles for many babies. It should be noted that parents should not worry too much when encountering this situation. Although it is a bit troublesome to deal with the baby's nasal mucus, at most it will cause breathing problems and will not cause suffocation. Many times when the baby is playing, the nasal mucus will come out with the sneeze.

The wrong way to clean your nose

Use your little finger to pick your baby's nose. Many mothers can't help doing this when they see the "dirt" in the baby's nasal cavity. Please be patient and cautious, because such actions can easily injure the nasal mucosa. How to prevent baby's nasal congestion caused by nasal mucus? In fact, just use simple non-irritating oils (such as Vaseline, lanolin, paraffin oil) and apply them to the nasal vestibule with a cotton swab three or four times a day, especially in the morning, evening and before going to bed. This can make the front of the nasal cavity oily and not dry, and there will be no nasal mucus. This method can not only protect the nasal cavity, but also prevent nasal secretions from sticking to the nasal vestibule to cause nasal mucus. It can even reduce children's habit of picking their noses due to itchy noses, and can also reduce the situation of nosebleeds caused by picking the nasal vestibule. However, after removing the nasal mucus, if there is still nasal discharge, nasal congestion or nasal pus, you should see a doctor as soon as possible.

Place a humidifier indoors to ensure the indoor humidity, especially in winter, spring and autumn, which are more prone to dryness. Or place a basin of clean water indoors at night. If the indoor floor is dry, it is best to wipe it with a wet cloth twice a day to moisturize it. Then wash your baby's face every night before going to bed, which can also moisturize the nostrils.

The above is an introduction on what to do if your child has boogers in his nose. What needs to be reminded here is that maintaining children's health requires not only nutritious and healthy food, but also proper care. Among these cares, cleanliness and hygiene are very important. Therefore, in order to ensure the health of the child, the situation of nasal mucus in the child must be dealt with in a timely manner.