Although babies may occasionally experience runny nose, frequent runny nose is mostly an abnormal symptom. Especially for some babies, they may still have a runny nose at the age of one, which often leaves their parents unaware of the cause. What should I do if a one year old baby always has a runny nose?
1. If a one year old baby always has a runny nose, the first thing to consider is rhinitis or allergic rhinitis. And this type of runny nose symptom is often accompanied by clear nasal discharge, itching and congestion, and frequent sneezing. In response to this situation, it is necessary to take the baby to a facial examination. If diagnosed with rhinitis or allergic rhinitis, medication treatment is needed.
2. Having nasal polyps can often cause runny nose, and for more severe nasal polyps, surgical removal is necessary for treatment. If it is found that the baby frequently has runny nose, mouth breathing, and snoring during sleep at night, this symptom can be considered and the baby should be taken to seek medical attention in a timely manner.
3. Be alert to foreign objects in the nasal cavity. One year old babies are in the playful stage and sometimes insert small objects into their nasal cavity. Therefore, when experiencing frequent runny nose, parents should first check whether there are foreign objects inserted into the baby's nasal cavity, which may cause irritation and runny nose. If there is any foreign object in the nasal cavity, it should be cleaned up in a timely manner. If the foreign object is deeply inserted, it is also necessary to go to the hospital for treatment.
