As soon as the weather changes you can see your baby’s nose running, and if you’re not paying attention your baby may get it in their mouth. Runny nose is sick? Do I need to take medicine? Normal people have snot, not just sick, every day about 1000ml-1500ml secretion. simply can not imagine, so a small nose is so much snot every day. Where does so much snot go? I don’t feel it, I don’t usually have a runny nose, so where did all the snot go? So much snot 70% are used for whistling to improve the humidity of the inhaled gas, a small portion through the back of the nostrils to the pharynx and oral secretion of saliva together with their own drink away, the other part of the dry after the formation of boogers. So much snot in the body, what is the use? Thinking about it is disgusting, but snot is very useful to our body. It not only adsorbs dust, bacteria and fungi from the air so that the air inhaled into the lungs is virtually bacteria-free, it also moistens the airways and moisten the air inhaled, making the body feel more comfortable. Why do babies have a runny nose easily? Why do babies love running nose so much when they also secrete so much snot? Is it because babies have poor resistance and get sick easily? Baby often runny nose and his anatomical and physiological characteristics have a relationship, the baby’s nasal cavity is short, straight and small, narrow nasal passages, rich blood vessels, compared with adults are more prone to inflammation, when the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity is congested and swollen, the nasal glands to increase secretion and the formation of nasal mucus. Baby runny nose in the end what causes? 1, colds Colds are the most common cause of a baby’s runny nose. If the baby outflow is clear, water-like nasal mucus (most of the initial clear water-like, 3-5 days after the gradual pus, and then gradually healed, during the period will flow non-stop), coupled with the baby’s mental state is normal, there is no or slightly have some fever, considered to be the common cold caused by the runny nose, parents do not need to worry too much. At this time only need to strengthen the care, 6 months above the baby moderate feeding some warm water, pay attention to rest, away from the sick crowd, usually will be in about 1 week to heal. 2, allergic rhinitis Some babies will be allergic to some objects, such as pollen, dust, cold air and so on. If the baby running watery nose for more than 1 week or periodic recurrence, and often sneezing, mostly more than 4, some even more than 10, and no generalized low-grade fever and fatigue and other manifestations, often accompanied by itchy nose, itchy eyes and so on. It is very likely that the baby has allergic rhinitis. Generally allergic rhinitis is mostly seasonal, especially in spring and fall will be more serious. Some babies who are sensitive to cold air irritation may have symptoms that worsen every morning and night when the temperature drops, especially in winter. So in winter or the change of seasons, remember to bring a mask to the baby when you go out, pay attention to keep warm. 3, sinusitis If your baby has a runny nose for more than 10 days, the nasal mucus becomes sticky and the color changes, mostly yellow-green, often accompanied by a headache, we should consider whether your baby has a sinusitis. Acute sinusitis is mostly caused by colds, if the cold once developed into sinusitis, but also to take the baby hospital in time. How to take care of a baby with a runny nose? 1, wipe gently Parents with a soft handkerchief will gently wipe the snot clean, do not be too hard. Try not to use toilet paper to babies and young children to wipe snot, especially rough quality toilet paper, so as not to damage the skin. For older babies, parents should teach their babies how to blow their noses and throw the tissues into the garbage can accurately. 2, hot compresses In the early stages of colds, hot, wet towels can be used to give the baby hot compresses on the nose, which can reduce the amount of snot, and at the same time can make the nasal passages smooth. But pay attention to the temperature, to avoid scalding the baby. 3, indoor placement of humidifiers Indoor placement of humidifiers, especially in the northern winter time, the weather is drier, through the humidifier so that the air humidity in the room increases, can dilute nasal secretions, promote the recovery of colds. 4, with water vapor moist baby’s nasal cavity The best way is in the bath before, first let the bathroom full of water vapor, wait for the baby to go in these water vapor can moist baby’s nasal cavity, help a lot of snot quickly and naturally discharged, but also can relieve the baby’s discomfort. 5, reasonable diet According to the baby’s appetite and preferences reasonable arrangement of diet, so that the baby to get enough liquid and nutrition. We often say drink more water, not only refers to plain water, but to provide more fluids to the baby. For example, breastmilk, formula, etc. Provide your baby with sufficient water in many ways. This will keep the snot from getting too sticky and crusty and make it easier to clean it up. 6, the use of sea salt water or saline nasal wash Nasal snot increases to block the nostrils or a variety of viruses, bacteria, inflammatory mediators and other stimuli in the nasal cavity sinus collection will make the disease delayed. The use of nasal wash can not only relieve the baby runny nose uncomfortable symptoms, but also promote the early recovery of the disease.