Rhinitis in newborn babies and infants is a very burdensome complaint which makes free breathing difficult and is the main reason for crying and sleepless nights.
Rhinitis treatments for newborn babies and infants are based on using simple, but relieving nursing procedures, clearing the nasal passages from secretions and making it possible to breath more freely.
In order to remove secretions from a newborn baby or infant’s nose, you can use an aspirator or a nasal rubber bulb.
It is also important to moisten the mucous membrane of the nose (by using a saline solution which can be bought at any pharmacy without prescription) and humidify the air. As a result nasal secretion will not dry out.
In the case of infants older than 1 month, you can use drugs containing oxymetazoline – a substance which constrict the blood vessels of the mucous membrane in the nose, reducing the amount of effusion and reducing nasal congestion. Before giving a baby a drug with oxymetazoline, ensure (by reading the instruction leaflet or asking a pharmacist) that you can use this medical product on such a young child.
In order to make breathing easier, you should ensure your baby is suitably positioned during sleep. An infant should sleep on its tummy, whereas older children can sleep either on their side or in a half-sitting position.
Rhinitis treatments for newborn babies and infants are based on using simple, but relieving nursing procedures, clearing the nasal passages from secretions and making it possible to breath more freely.
In order to remove secretions from a newborn baby or infant’s nose, you can use an aspirator or a nasal rubber bulb.
It is also important to moisten the mucous membrane of the nose (by using a saline solution which can be bought at any pharmacy without prescription) and humidify the air. As a result nasal secretion will not dry out.
In the case of infants older than 1 month, you can use drugs containing oxymetazoline – a substance which constrict the blood vessels of the mucous membrane in the nose, reducing the amount of effusion and reducing nasal congestion. Before giving a baby a drug with oxymetazoline, ensure (by reading the instruction leaflet or asking a pharmacist) that you can use this medical product on such a young child.
In order to make breathing easier, you should ensure your baby is suitably positioned during sleep. An infant should sleep on its tummy, whereas older children can sleep either on their side or in a half-sitting position.
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