The newborn feels that his nose is stuffy

If a newborn feels that his nose is blocked, he will breathe heavily. Parents must pay attention at this time. If your baby has a stuffy nose, you must seek timely treatment, otherwise the baby may suffocate to death due to the stuffy nose. If a newborn baby has a stuffy nose, it is most likely caused by a cold or a sore throat. Let’s find out why a newborn baby has a stuffy nose.

Check if the baby has a cold. Check if the baby's feet are cold and whether the baby has other uncomfortable symptoms, such as being listless and not wanting to breastfeed, or having a fast heartbeat or phlegm in the throat. Usually, the baby has a cold.

What to do if your baby has a cold? If your baby has a cold, as long as he doesn’t have a fever, just give him more water. Remember not to take medicine when your newborn baby has a cold, otherwise he or she will have to rely on medicine for future colds. Babies have their own immunity, so even if they take medicine, it will only last for a certain period of time, so drinking water is OK. You can also add some vitamin C to the water, dissolve it and give it to your baby to drink. It will basically be cured within a week. If you have a fever, remember to measure your temperature regularly. If the temperature is below 38 degrees, you don't need to take antipyretics. You can wipe your baby's armpits with alcohol, but don't use ice cubes as the child is too young to bear it. In addition, fever-reducing patches can also be used, but there is no need to send the baby to the hospital. Just make sure the baby is fed water and the body temperature is measured. If the body is cold, do not leave the baby without a blanket. Heat dissipation depends on the specific symptoms. If the temperature is high, buy cooling medicine for your baby and take it according to the instructions. Note that you will sweat after taking it, so wipe it off in time to avoid catching a cold. It is best not to use antibiotics. The baby will definitely have a fever after birth. This is normal. Unless you hear his breathing is rapid, then go to the hospital. Otherwise, just receive normal care.

A stuffy nose may also be caused by rhinitis after the baby has caught a cold. This is more difficult to deal with. Don't buy nasal drops, which usually contain hormones. Of course, hereditary rhinitis is a bit troublesome. You need to go to the hospital to see what the baby is allergic to and consult a doctor to ask how to treat hereditary rhinitis.

Another thing is that babies who are just a few days old usually have stuffy noses. Cover the baby's nose with a warm towel, then roll a clean paper towel into a ball and touch the baby's nose, or wet the paper towel and wipe the baby's nose. Usually, nasal stuffiness is caused by secretions.

When the weather is dry, the baby's nose will be blocked, which is what we call a dry nose without water. Moreover, the baby will also have this situation when he gets a fever. Check whether the baby's lips are dry. Put a hygrometer in the room. If the humidity is too low, wipe the baby's nose and lips with a cotton swab dipped in water. You can also put some wet clothes to make the air more humid. A humidifier is also good, but wipe it clean before use and clean the inside and replace the filter regularly. Giving your baby more water and rubbing his lips with sesame oil is also a great way. Remember that water is a universal product. Of course, you can also buy medical saline to clean your baby's nose. This is more hygienic and is available online and in pharmacies. Do not use the salt at home as it contains iodine and is not suitable for use.