The first teeth in babies near infants are waiting with impatience, looking out for the gums of crumbs the appearance of white dots. And it's no accident - after all, teething is associated with a certain stage of growing a baby. But, unfortunately, quite often such a bright event in the life of parents is accompanied by unpleasant manifestations of crumbs. Some babies become extremely restless and bite into hard objects that are nearby. Other babies suffer from heat, diarrhea or even vomiting. Often in babies there is a runny nose with teething, which causes mom and dad to worry and worry. After all, many suspect the manifestation of a virus or cold and begin to treat the child. Let's look at why there are small drops in babies and what to do about it.
Runny nose on the child's teeth: what's the reason?
The situation, when teething is accompanied by the appearance of nozzles, is familiar to many parents. Often parents think that, most likely, their baby on the background of teething decreased immunity: the child again "picked up" another virus. And my mother begins to treat the baby with antiviral drugs.
In fact, if a child's teeth are chapped, a runny nose does not appear due to a virus attack of the body. The fact is that the mucous membrane of the nose and gums of the baby has a common mechanism of blood circulation. When the eruption of the tooth in the gums begins inflammation, there is increased blood circulation. But along with this, there is an activation of the circulation of the nasal mucosa. As a result, the glandular mucosa begins to work hard, which is manifested in the production of a small amount of mucus - snot. As soon as the tooth is cut, such a physiological runny nose in the child will immediately stop without consequences.
As to which snot when teething is considered normal and does not cause harm, it is usually characterized as transparent, watery and in small amounts. Another type of discharge from the nose can talk about the disease. For example, whitish or purulent green snot with teething is a symptom of the attachment of a bacterial infection. Similarly, a strong runny nose with teething usually indicates a virus or cold.
In any case, if the baby's teeth are chopped and the droplets flow, it is necessary to show the crumb to the pediatrician or the ENT for the elimination of the disease. The doctor will examine the throat and ears of the patient, listen to the bronchi. An untreated infection can cause severe consequences in the form of pneumonia, bronchitis, otitis.
Snot on teeth - what to treat?
If the district doctor makes sure that there is no infection, you do not need to treat a runny nose with teething. But the child will need help, since discharge from the nose can make breathing difficult, in particular when sucking and during sleep.
First, you should clean the spout of the crumbs from the mucus. For this, medicines with sea water - aquamaris , dolphin, aqualor, marimer, saline - are suitable . Pay attention when buying a product so that it can be
If a child has a runny nose with teething, the treatment may include the use of saline. It is prepared in this way: 1 teaspoon of salt (ordinary or sea) is bred in 1 liter of boiled water, dialed into a pipette and injected into the nostrils alternately.
After the medicine has been injected into the nasal cavity of the baby, after 3-5 minutes, gently remove the mucus aspirator. Usually snot with teething does not last more than 3-5 days and passes by itself. If the baby's tooth appears, and the discharge from the nose does not stop, be sure to see a doctor.