After winter arrives, many babies will have a runny nose, and at this time many parents will wonder if the runny nose is a cold. Is it freezing? Should I wear more clothes? Should I give my baby some medicine? How to get better faster? Our normal nasal cavity also has snot, which can maintain our nasal cavity in a moist state for a long time and is a normal physiological function. In a healthy state, this nasal mucus will not flow out from the nostrils. But when our body has abnormal changes affecting the nasal cavity, the phenomenon of nasal discharge will occur. Different colors of nasal mucus reflect different conditions, so many people call nasal mucus a barometer of physical health. What are the health problems indicated by different colors of nasal mucus? 1.Clear nasal discharge Most of the components of clear nasal discharge are water, including a small amount of proteins, antibodies and dissolved salts, so it is clear water-like. The secretion is thin and transparent, like clear water, mostly seen in the early stage of cold. Due to the congestion and swelling of the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity, the secretion of glands increases and the nasal discharge is formed, which is clear water-like at the beginning and gradually becomes pus-like after 3-5 days, and then gradually heals. This kind of nasal discharge gives people a feeling that they can’t finish it, so parents need not worry if it is clear nasal discharge caused by cold. In addition to cold, allergic rhinitis can also appear clear nasal mucus. If there are symptoms of allergic rhinitis mentioned above, parents should take their babies to the hospital in time. 2, always dragging a long nasal voice when talking nasal sound, sleep nose, often snoring, and easy to wake up, to beware of adenoid hypertrophy. This situation should also take the baby to the hospital in a timely manner. 3, yellow, green pus nasal When the germs invade the body (such as a cold), as the “body guards” of the white blood cells will immediately “kill the enemy”, surrounded by germs and devoured. Afterwards, the “remains” of these white blood cells and other remnants of the battle will be expelled from the body along with the nasal discharge, so that in the middle and late stages of the cold, the nasal discharge will not only change from colorless to yellow or green, but also become thicker and thicker. 4, one side of the nasal cavity has a foul smell, runny snot or snot with blood suggesting the presence of foreign bodies in the nasal cavity, mostly occurring in children around 3 years of age, due to curiosity and stuffing beans, peanut rice, etc. into the nasal cavity, to be absorbed by the water after corruption and produce a foul smell. 5, bloody nasal discharge pink or red nasal discharge is often a manifestation of nasal bleeding. Cold or dry air can lead to capillary dilation and increased permeability, resulting in congestion and swelling of nasal mucosa and nasal bleeding. Trauma and poor hygiene habits are also important causes of nosebleeds. If your baby has frequent nosebleeds, it is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible to rule out blood-borne diseases. When the baby has a runny nose, mothers can initially understand what causes the baby’s according to the color and concentration of the nasal discharge, without being overwhelmed. However, parents should not indiscriminately use abusive medication, if the baby’s runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing and other symptoms repeatedly or have a tendency to aggravate, it is recommended to go to the regular medical institutions to avoid missing the best time for treatment. 6, black nasal snot Black nasal snot mostly suggests haze, dust, dust, etc.. If the baby is in the environment of second-hand smoke for a long time, black nose will also appear. In this case, parents are advised to clean the baby’s nasal cavity and use sea salt water to spray and wash the nose. If the black nose is not caused by these external factors, it is recommended to take the baby to the hospital for examination. How to take care of baby’s runny nose? 1.Gentle wipe Mom and Dad can use a soft handkerchief or tissue to help wipe the baby’s nose, because the baby’s skin is very delicate, wipe more you will find that the baby’s nose is red and dry, so after wiping the baby’s nose, to cover with a warm wet towel, and then apply some oil or baby moisturizer to protect the skin. 2.Keep the air moist Place an air humidifier in your home to let the moisture help your baby moisten the nasal cavity so that blowing out will be easier and your baby will be more comfortable. 3, use a nasal washer In addition to actively blowing your nose, washing your nose is a good way to make your nose more comfortable. Use sea salt water or saline, squirt it in through one nostril, and then rinse the snot out of the other. The purpose of washing your baby’s nose is not to cure the disease, but to make it more comfortable. Colds or allergies can make the mucous membranes of your baby’s nasal cavity and sinuses swell, and when your baby’s nasal discharge increases, it can lead to nasal blockage and strained and uncomfortable whistling. In addition, various viral bacteria, inflammatory mediators and other irritants collect in the nasal cavity and sinuses, and if they are not cleared out, the symptoms continue to be more unrelieved. But because the initial nose wash will not be very comfortable, so some babies are refusing, this time parents need to patiently guide. 4, warm bath Put water in the bathroom first, let the water vapor fill the whole bathroom, and then give your baby a hot bath, for soothing the symptoms of the whistling tract will help. Mom and dad certainly do not want their babies to get sick, then they must do a good job of prevention. You can reduce your child’s chances of respiratory infections by paying attention to hand and mouth hygiene, and getting vaccinated against flu, Hib and pneumonia.