In the first months of life, the baby adapts to a new environment, and a physiological runny nose is absolutely normal. But why does this happen and how to properly care for the child during this period? Let's look at this together with the pediatricians of Mama's House
What is physiological rhinitis?
This is a natural reaction of the body as the nasal mucosa adjusts to the dry air outside the womb. The baby may grunt, sniffle, or have a small amount of clear mucus in the nose.
How to recognize a physiological runny nose?
It lasts up to 2-3 months The mucus is clear and does not interfere with breathing. The baby feels good, eats and sleeps without problems.
When to see a doctor?
If the baby has:
- yellow or green mucus;
- difficulty breathing;
- elevated temperature.
How to help the baby? Humidify the air in the room regularly Use saline solutions to clean the nose Maintain the air temperature at 18-22°C.
Physiological runny nose is a normal stage of your child's development. But if you have any doubts, the doctors at the Mamyn Dim polyclinic are always ready to advise you!
Physiological runny nose in infants
