Why is the baby's nose dry? Two reasons need to be paid attention to

The baby's resistance is relatively weak, so we need to observe the baby's body carefully. So, what is the matter with the baby's dry nose?

Why is my baby's nose dry?

Air Drying

1. Cause analysis:

In autumn and winter, the air is dry.

2. Targeted methods:

(1) Lower the air conditioner by 2°C and the humidity will increase by 5%. Studies have found that for every 2°C drop in temperature, the humidity in the indoor air will increase by about 5%. Your skin will therefore gain more moisture, achieving both environmental protection and heat preservation at the same time.

(2) If you feel a little cold, you can add a shawl to compensate for the temperature difference caused by the 2°C drop in temperature.

Dry rhinitis

1. Cause analysis:

Dry rhinitis is a chronic rhinitis. In addition to the learning environment and external climate causing the disease, drinking, smoking, nutritional deficiencies, vitamin deficiency, indigestion, anemia and other systemic diseases also often induce this disease.

2. Targeted methods:

(1) You need to see a doctor for examination and confirm. Eat more fruits and vegetables and drink more boiled water. Wear a mask when going out. Avoid eating spicy food, smoking or drinking. If you have dry rhinitis, actively treat the symptoms.

(2) If the living and learning environment can be improved in time, malnutrition can be corrected, smoking and drinking habits can be eliminated, and local symptomatic treatment can be given, it is possible to be cured in time.

What to do if your baby has a dry nose

1. Do not pick your nose frequently to avoid damaging the nasal mucosa. Clean the nasal cavity with mild saline every day to soften the scabs and remove them.

2. Rub the nose or massage the nose point every day: use your thumb to rub the nose wings up and down along the bridge of the nose several times, and use your index finger to rotate and massage the "Yingxiang" point several times to enhance blood circulation in the nose.

3. To protect the nasal mucosa, you should wear a mask when going out in dry weather.

4. Use compound peppermint oil, liquid paraffin, streptomycin glycerin, etc. for nasal drops. Do not use the medicine when the nasal cavity is not dry.

5. Supplementing vitamins A, B, C, and E can help the recovery of the nasal mucosal epithelium. Vitamin B can enhance cell function and promote the movement of nasal mucosal cilia. Vitamin C has a protective effect on the capillary wall.

How to take care of your baby's nose

Tip 1: Keep your home clean

The discomfort in the baby's nose is likely a symptom of allergies, which has a lot to do with the environment at home. If the hygiene work is not in place, various bacteria will spread around the baby, inducing allergies and making the child's nose uncomfortable. Therefore, mothers must do a good job of hygiene, often hang the baby's quilt out to dry, and clean commonly used machines such as air conditioners and computers.

Tip 2: Maintain the humidity in the room

In the cold winter, the air humidity is very low, which makes the baby's nose extremely dry, and then some problems will occur. Families with conditions may wish to purchase a humidifier to keep the room sufficiently humid, so that the child's nose will feel very comfortable.

Tip 3: Clean your baby’s nasal cavity regularly

Did you know? The reason why many babies have nasal congestion is because of the secretions in their noses. Therefore, mothers should clean their children's noses regularly and remove foreign objects in their noses with cotton swabs. You can also stimulate the children to sneeze and expel foreign objects.

Tip 4: Warm up the room

You can use air conditioning or a heater to raise the temperature of the room. Cold air can irritate your child's nose and cause nasal diseases. However, it should be noted that you should not let your child stay in an air-conditioned room for a long time. You should ventilate the room regularly every day to fill it with fresh air to prevent the occurrence of influenza.

What to do if baby has nasal mucus

1. You can drop a small amount of cold boiled water or some anti-inflammatory nasal drops or eye drops into the nostrils. After it softens, use a cotton swab to gently rotate it in the child's nostrils. After a while, when the child sneezes, the booger will come out by itself.

2. You can gently pinch the outside of the baby's nostrils, and the mucus may fall off, or induce the baby to sneeze to clear it out.

3. First, cover the nose with a warm and wet towel to soften the booger, then use a napkin to roll it into a thin stick and rotate it in the nostrils to get the booger out.

4. You can use a cotton swab to dip some sesame oil and gently rotate it in the child's nostrils. After a while, when the child sneezes, the booger will come out by itself.

5. Families with the means can use ultrasonic atomization equipment or similar equipment that can produce water vapor. Let the water vapor be directed at the baby's nostrils, which can also help soften the nasal mucus.