When babies wheeze, the first thing that comes to mind is nasal congestion. Because babies' respiratory tracts (which start with the nose) are narrower than adults. There are membranous formations called choanae in both nasal cavities. When this is thick, It further narrows the nasal
space. Then wheezing is heard. Thickening of the nasal mucosa
may be due to infection and allergy. If the baby's wheezing is heard more like a bubbling sound in the nose and nasal cavity, it is in the upper respiratory tract. If there is a wheezing or whistling sound, it indicates that there is an obstruction in the lower respiratory tract. Hearing a barking, metallic sound
indicates that the trachea is blocked. Treatment is based on the removal of these obstructions.
The most common wheezing is. It is seen in upper respiratory tract infection. Various microbes, especially viruses, are responsible for this condition. The severity of the infection varies depending on the agent, the age of the child, whether the child has been in contact with the same microorganism before, allergies and nutritional status. .The same causative microorganism may cause different clinical pictures in different family members. For example, the virus that causes the common cold in parents
bronchitis, pneumonia in infants, bronchiolitis in infants, croup in preschool children,
pharyngitis in school children.
During upper respiratory tract infection, inflammation, edema, vascular congestion (increase in blood flow), and increase in mucus secretion are observed in the respiratory tract mucosa. /> makes it very difficult for babies to get it. This causes restlessness and insomnia in babies. Treatment should be directed towards
this.
COUGH IN BABIES
Cough in babies is not an expected or desired condition. However, cough It is a reflex
event that allows us to expel dust, pollen and microorganisms that enter the throat and bronchi. You may cough 1-2 times a day, this is normal. If the cough increases a lot during the day and when you go to bed, this is a sign of the disease.
br /> Especially in babies in the first 1-3 months of age, if cough is accompanied by fever, this is a sign in favor of bronchitis, pneumonia
and whooping cough. It should definitely be seen by a pediatrician
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