If your baby is suffering from the stuffy nose then they might breathe through their mouth, which can make it difficult for them to feed. In this presentation you will know how to cure baby blocked nose?
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Reasons for Baby Blocked Nose
Here are the some of the reasons that lead to blocked nose in
baby:
•Due to dry air.
•Due to irritants like dust, cigarette smoke, or perfumes.
•Due to viral illnesses (such as a cold).
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Symptoms of Blocked Nose
Here are the some of the sign and symptom of blocked nose in babies
as listed below:
•Watery eyes.
•Repeated sneezing attacks.
•Possible itchy skin Clear mucus.
•No fever.
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Tips to Cure Baby Blocked Nose
1. Go for humidifier:
One of the best way is to clear the nasal congestion is to go for Steam or
water vapor. Do not apply directly hot steam as it leads to serious burns.
Humidifier is good in converting the water into vapour without developing
scalding high pressure steam. One of the easiest and simplest way and be
tucked away in one corner of the room and humidifies the air over a long
period of time.
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Tips to Cure Baby Blocked Nose
2. Buy saline nasal spray:
•Firstly lay the baby down on his back and, if it is possible, slightly tilt his head back.
Make sure do not force it, though.
•Then in to each nostril spray 2 to 3 drops of saline spray. If baby sneezes some of it
out don’t worry– it will still make its path into the nasal passage.
•If from the nose any spray comes out , with the help of tissue gently wipe it away.
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Tips to Cure Baby Blocked Nose
3. Steam up the bathroom:
For few minutes run a hot shower; when bathroom become steamy, sit in the
room with Baby for some time. It will help in loosen up the mucus in the
nostrils. Make sure not go in the hot shower with your baby the reason is that
the water can scald him.
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Tips to Cure Baby Blocked Nose
5.Try to avoid air conditioners and fans:
It becomes tough to avoid dry environmental air if you living in certain
climates, you can make some effort to not artificially dry out the air. Air
conditioning is worst as it tends to instantly dry out the air in a room. However,
even an electric fan might be a problem when the moving air strikes the face.
In very hot climates use these devices to keep cool your room cool then make
sure in the same room you have an electric humidifier running in order to
increase the moisture content in the air.
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When to Consult Your Doctor?
Consult your doctor when you see these signs:
•A stuffy nose together with swelling of the forehead, eyes, side of the nose or
cheek. A stuffy nose that lasts longer than 2 weeks.
•Difficulty in breathing or breathing quickly.
•If there is significant trouble feeding or not interested in feeding.
Your baby is extremely fussy or seems to be in pain.
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