How to remove mucus from the deep nasal passages of infants
Nov 08, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lu Cheng
Introduction
In general, thick mucus deep inside an infant's nasal passages can be removed through methods such as increasing air humidity, massaging the nasal area, applying a warm wet towel to the nose, using saline nasal drops, or employing a baby-specific nasal aspirator. It is important to note that the process of clearing an infant's nasal mucus must be performed very carefully and gently to avoid irritating the infant's nose and mucous membranes.
Generally, thick mucus deep inside an infant's nasal passages can be removed through methods such as increasing air humidity, nasal massage, applying a warm wet towel to the nose, using saline nasal drops, or employing a baby nasal aspirator.
1. Increase air humidity: Appropriate air humidity helps maintain a moist nasal passage, preventing mucus from becoming overly dry and thick, thus facilitating its removal.
2. Nasal massage: Massaging the nasal area can stimulate the nasal nerves and sometimes cause the baby to sneeze, helping expel thick mucus through the force of sneezing.
3. Apply a warm wet towel to the nose: The warmth and moisture can help relieve nasal mucosal congestion and swelling, making the thick mucus thinner and easier to remove.
4. Saline nasal drops: Saline solution moisturizes the nasal passages, thins thick mucus for easier drainage, and also helps alleviate nasal mucosal dryness and inflammation.
5. Baby nasal aspirator: Using negative pressure suction, a nasal aspirator can directly remove thick mucus from deep inside the nasal passages, clearing nasal blockages.
It is important to note that the process of clearing an infant's nasal mucus must be done very carefully and gently to avoid irritating the baby's nose and mucous membranes. If thick mucus deep inside the infant's nasal passages persists and does not clear, prompt medical attention is recommended.
