Can I drip drops in my nose for babies? Photo: Getty
Causes of a cold and should it be treated?
If your little one has started to show anxiety indue to difficulty breathing through the nose, you should identify the cause of discomfort and the occurrence of a runny nose: 1. Nasal congestion and mucus discharge sometimes occur as a physiological phenomenon - such a runny nose is not dangerous and is the body's reaction to adaptation to the environment. A small person has a different structure of the nasopharynx than adults, and this causes difficulty breathing. 2. Allergic reactions also cause nasal congestion. 3. An infection or virus that has entered the baby's body can cause rhinitis, since the child's mucous membrane is very susceptible. If the baby has a runny nose, you should not instill any drops that you find at home, especially you should refrain from using vasoconstrictor drugs. Improper use of drugs threatens the risk of developing many diseases in the future. You should contact a pediatrician who will identify the cause and, if necessary, prescribe nasal drops for an infant that will not cause harm. It is necessary to use drugs strictly as prescribed by a doctor and follow the dosage instructions.How correctly to use drops in the nose for babies? Photo: Getty
How to instill drops in the nose babies?
If the doctor prescribed a medication, thenit is necessary to bury it in the baby's nose correctly, otherwise the treatment is pointless. Before dripping nasal drops for infants, it is necessary to thoroughly clean the nose with a saline solution, which you can prepare yourself or buy at a pharmacy. Remember that it is necessary to bury the saline solution one by one, in no case in both nostrils at the same time! As soon as the liquid softens the contents of the nasopharynx, it is necessary to use an aspirator and suck out the contents of the nose. Only now can you drip the drug. Be sure to use the product strictly according to the instructions. Only drops are used for infants, since the spray can damage the inner ear. Choose nasal drops for an infant only as prescribed by a doctor. Most often, pediatricians prescribe drugs such as Aquamaris, Otrivin baby, Nazol Baby, Vibrocil. See also: