The causes of nasal congestion and phlegm in babies may be colds, sinusitis, lower respiratory tract infections and so on.
1. Colds: baby colds are mostly caused by viral infections, which can manifest as nasal congestion, runny nose, cough, phlegm, and even fever.
2. Sinusitis: Sinusitis is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the sinuses, which can be caused by bacterial, viral infections, sinusitis will manifest as nasal congestion, runny nose, headache, cough, loss of sense of smell and other symptoms, if nasal secretions backflow into the posterior wall of the pharynx, the throat can manifest the symptoms of phlegm.
3. Lower respiratory tract infection: If the upper respiratory tract infection further attack, may cause bronchitis, pneumonia and other lower respiratory tract infection, this situation in addition to the performance of the upper respiratory tract infection symptoms, such as nasal congestion, runny nose, etc., but also may be manifested as a cough, phlegm, asthma and other symptoms.
Clinical causes of nasal congestion and phlegm in babies are many, if the baby’s nasal congestion, phlegm under the guidance of a doctor to clarify the cause of the disease, in accordance with the doctor’s instructions for reasonable treatment.