Can there be a runny nose when the teeth are erupted in infants? Photo: Getty
Can there be a runny nose with a teething?
It is very important not to confuse the signs of appearanceincisors with symptoms of acute respiratory viral infection. When teething, a child's immunity decreases, and against the background of its decrease, a runny nose, cough, fever, or upset stomach may occur. The child's health should be taken seriously. Symptoms when a runny nose is normal: 1. Increased mucus secreted from the nose. 2. No congestion. 3. The runny nose is not severe and goes away within three days. 4. The mucus is transparent and liquid. The above symptoms appear due to the fact that during the teething process, blood circulation in the gums is activated, which are anatomically closely connected with the nasal mucosa. This leads to active work of the glands and the secretion of mucus. But the appearance of a runny nose can not always be associated with this process. Normally, a child should not have any side effects, except for sore gums. If a severe runny nose appears, nasal congestion is observed, and the mucus turns green or white, then you need to see a doctor. This is not a sign of teething, but rather an indication of an acute respiratory viral infection.
What should I do if there is a runny nose?
Very often, nothing needs to be done.The runny nose will end in 3-4 days. But the discharge may be so abundant that it prevents the child from breathing normally. In this case, you can do the following: 1. Rinse the nose and moisturize the mucous membrane. Dried crusts should be soaked and removed from the nasal cavity. You can rinse the nose with saline, sea or regular water, saline solution or any nasal drops. 2. Remove mucus. Excess fluid can be removed with a pipette or aspirator. 3. Use vasoconstrictor drops. If the runny nose does not go away after 6 days, then you need to see a pediatrician. Vasoconstrictor drops cannot be used longer than this period. A runny nose in children under one year is often associated with the appearance of teeth. This is not always the case, especially if the body temperature rises and a cough appears. In this case, we are talking about ARVI, because against the background of decreased immunity, a child can easily get an infection. It is also useful to know: