Causes of a runny nose in a child up to a year
The main cause of rhinitis is a viral infection.or ARVI. The baby's immunity is still very weak, and the younger the child, the worse the body resists viruses. As a result, the nose swells, breathing becomes difficult, and the temperature rises.
With a cold, a child up to one year old must be constantlyclean the spout, as he doesn’t know how to do it himself. Photo: Getty But in newborns and babies up to three months, a runny nose can be caused by anatomical features. Immediately after birth, the mucous membrane of the child has not yet formed, and the nasal ducts are too narrow. The mucus begins to be produced only a few weeks after birth, but does not fit in the ducts and flows out of the nose. The physiological rhinitis, as well as the tooth snot that appear when teeth are erupting, is not dangerous and does not require treatment. Simply clean the spout. Rhinitis may be an allergic reaction to any irritant. Difficult to distinguish it from viral, its symptoms are similar. In any case, taking medication without consulting a pediatrician should not be.
How to treat a runny nose in a child up to a year
For newborns, use anyMedicines without a doctor's recommendation are unacceptable. Until you see a doctor, clear your baby's nose by putting a few drops of salt water in it and removing the snot with a syringe or aspirator. The remedies for a runny nose differ as the child grows:
- Up to six months, only vasoconstrictive drops can be applied, removing puffiness and allowing the baby to sleep and eat for several hours.
- An anti-viral and, if necessary, anti-microbial agents are prescribed to the child for six months.
- After 8 months, try putting kalanchoe juice diluted with water into the spout, massage the area of the nose with your fingers.
- At 10 months, you can already use a nebulizer, do steam inhalation with decoction of chamomile or eucalyptus.
Any procedures must be carried out with permissiondoctor and under his supervision. It is impossible to independently determine the cause of a runny nose and choose a safe method for its elimination. Be careful when treating a runny nose in small children and take this problem seriously. Take preventive measures by ventilating the room, maintaining humidity in it at least 60%, hardening the child. See also:
