While nasal congestion is a cause of distress for all of us, the fact that our babies are in the same situation affects the quality of life of all family members.
Babies perform both the sucking function and nasal breathing and naturally use their diaphragm muscles very well. . That's why the abdomen of healthy babies, whose nose is open and at rest, swells every time they breathe. With nasal breathing, the air entering the body is humidified, heated, various irritating substances are retained and the middle ear is ventilated through the Eustachian tube. For these reasons, when babies' noses are blocked, the necessary functions cannot be performed, the baby cannot breathe easily, becomes restless, cries, may get sick, and therefore all family members are affected by this situation.
The weather starts to get colder, the time they spend in closed environments increases, Many factors such as not paying enough attention to hygienic conditions, children and babies getting sick, not cleaning the resulting secretions under appropriate conditions, viral upper respiratory tract infections, allergenic substances, changes in the humidity of the air can be the cause of nasal congestion.
Nasal congestion can be caused by babies' noses. Since there is no feeling of being blocked and no clearing reflexes, this task falls on sneezing and parents. During nasal breathing, many irritating substances are expelled by sneezing. Sneezing is a defense mechanism that shows that the body is functioning properly. The cleaning task that falls to parents is very important. Because the inner nasal mucosa of babies is very sensitive. Forcing, applying too much pressure, and using foreign objects while cleaning may cause bleeding. It will also help to keep the room air moist.
I wish you a clear nose, healthy breaths, quality sleep and nutrition.
I wish you healthy days.
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