Almost all children periodically "pick up" runny nose. Often this is due to the manifestation of a certain disease, but a runny nose may not indicate a developing pathology. Often, parents observe clear discharge from the nose in children, which are most often plentiful. Note that the appearance of transparent snot in a child is possible at any age. The true cause of the phenomenon must be determined by the doctor, and accordingly, according to this, the treatment will be carried out. Еstet-portal.com, in turn, offers to understand what causes such a condition in children and what to do about it.
When the discharge of transparent snot in a child is not a cause for alarm
In infants, during the first 2-3 months of life, clear mucus may be discharged from the nose. This is typical for the adaptation of the baby's body to new conditions of existence.
Transparent snot can appear in a child even at the time when his teeth begin to cut. But as a rule, this phenomenon is also accompanied by fever, swelling of the gums, in addition, the child may refuse food, becomes restless.
In these two cases, parents can help the baby by washing and moistening the nasal mucosa.
The cause of the appearance of transparent discharge from the nose in a child can also be such a phenomenon as inflammation of the lacrimal sac. In this case, a tear that is not released through the conjunctiva of the visual organ flows along the lacrimal ducts through the nose. This state of affairs may be a consequence of the pathology of the formation of the septum at the outlet of the lacrimal sac. And then transparent snot will flow from the nose of the child continuously. We also note that in this case, the baby has "sourness"; peephole. It is quite simple to cure a child in this situation: a usual, without surgical intervention, medical manipulation is performed.
Clear discharge from the child's nose and allergic reactions
Often, transparent snot in a baby may indicate allergic rhinitis. Such discharge is often accompanied by sneezing and occasional coughing or watery eyes, nasal congestion, but may be the only symptom. This is how the body reacts to allergens, which can be: bird fluff, plant pollen, house dust, mold spores, animal hair, various cleaning products.
To determine that your baby has an allergy, you can only make sure that he does not have a fever, enlarged lymph nodes, a rash, etc. And in order to identify the allergen to which your child reacts with the appearance of snot, you should consult a doctor and conduct allergy tests.
Transparent snot in babies and colds
As you know, the body of young children is very susceptible to viral effects, so SARS and acute respiratory infections are classic diseases. And, unfortunately, the number of pathogenic strains is only increasing every year.
Usually, when sick, the child becomes lethargic, looks tired. Parents can simply decide that the baby has screamed too much (if it is a baby) or was. But if soon after these, at first glance, insignificant signs, transparent snot appears in the child, then parents should be very careful and not miss the moment when a rise in temperature is possible. This may happen in a few hours.
Such discharge from the nose of a child in case of a cold is unstable, as is the case with allergies, and is mucous in nature. And if, nevertheless, your child catches a cold, after some time he will have a tickle in his throat, the mucous membrane of the nose and throat will turn red. And after a few days, snot from liquid transparent can turn into thick yellow or green.
Of course, colds need to be treated with medication, taking into account the factors that caused them, the age of the child, etc.
In conclusion, we note that whatever the reason for the appearance of clear discharge from the child's nose, parents should definitely show the baby to a pediatrician in order to correctly diagnose and begin treatment.
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