Seven month old baby has runny nose

A 7-month-old baby is at the stage of being very naughty. At this time, the baby will kick the quilt by himself and will find ways to take off the clothes that his mother has put on him. Then, the result was a cold. Infants and young children are at high risk of catching colds, and if a baby catches a cold at this age, he or she will have a runny nose. So what should you do if your seven-month-old baby has a runny nose? Let’s find out together.

When young children are exposed to cold air, they will have a runny nose due to sensitivity. For example, a runny nose or nasal congestion in the morning is often caused by allergies. This kind of nasal discharge is clear water-like, but colds can also cause runny noses. If the runny nose is yellow, it may be caused by a virus infection. If a baby accidentally puts foreign objects into his nostrils while eating or playing, the baby will experience nasal congestion, difficulty breathing, irritability, and blood in his nasal mucus.

1. Baby runny nose care methods

Parents can use a soft handkerchief to wipe the runny nose. Because the baby's skin is very delicate, wiping too much will make the baby feel uncomfortable. So after wiping the nose, you can cover it with a wet towel and then lightly apply a little oil to prevent skin cracking and pain.

If the nostrils are blocked by foreign objects, you can use a cotton swab dipped in a small amount of clean water to gently remove the secretions in the nasal cavity. Be gentle. Never push the foreign object inside, and take your baby to the hospital to ask the doctor to remove the foreign object from the nose.

In addition, you can also apply a warm towel to the base of the nose to relieve nasal congestion. If your baby's nostrils are blocked by mucus and affecting his breathing, you can use a nasal exhaler to help the baby suck out the mucus.

Do not use nasal drops when your baby has a stuffy nose. Because the medicine for nasal ventilation contains ephedrine, the medicine will be swallowed by the baby when the medicine is dripped because the nasopharynx is connected. Once ephedrine is absorbed by the baby's body, it will produce certain toxic side effects. Therefore, young parents should not use nasal drops on their babies.

Do not pick your baby's nose with hard objects or your hands. Because the baby's nasal cavity is not yet fully developed, the nasal cavity is small, and the nasal wax is rich, picking the baby's nose with hands or hard objects is likely to damage the baby's nasal mucosa and cause nose bleeding. If bacteria enter the nasal cavity, it can also cause respiratory tract infection.

If your baby has a runny nose due to a cold, you should pay attention to the problem of nasal congestion and everything will be fine if you handle it properly. If it is not handled in time, it is likely to cause many problems.