Parents who go to the store looking for medicine to relieve their infant's stuffy nose are not likely to find any. According to a January 2008 recommendation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, over-the-counter cold and cough medicines that...
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A baby with a stuffy nose caused by mucus might act fussy or even have difficulty breathing. The cause of mucus varies and might be an indication of an underlying medical condition. However, mucus is a common symptom from a cold, flu, allergy or...
Although your 16-month-old child's cough might sound horrible to you, coughing is actually a very common occurrence in kids, and a healthy way of protecting the airways and lungs, according to Kids Health. Coughing is generally not a sign of a...
Allergies and cold viruses can cause your infant to become congested. Excess mucus in your baby's nasal passages make it difficult for her to breathe comfortably. You can ease your baby's discomfort and help her breathe better by clearing her nose...
Over-the-counter cough remedies are not recommended for use in children under the age of five. If your baby develops a cough, there are a variety of ways you can make her more comfortable. Try one or more of these methods to relieve her cough...
An infant that cannot breathe from a stuffy nose may become irritable and fussy. When an infant has nasal congestion, it can cause problems with nursing and in some cases, more serious breathing problems. As the child gets older, it is usually...
Nasal congestion is not due to an increase in thick mucus; most cases occur when the tissues in the nasal passages become inflamed, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Nasal congestion is typically caused by viral infections or...
Congestion in toddlers is usually caused by a viral upper respiratory infection. The congestion may affect only the chest or nose, or both areas. In addition to making your child cranky, congestion can cause breathing difficulties, trouble eating...
Although a stuffy nose is generally not harmful, the condition is uncomfortable and sends many people searching for quick relief. People can ease the discomfort of nasal congestion through home remedies and over-the-counter medications, but should...
While nasal congestion is just a nuisance for adults, it can cause serious complications for infants. It can interfere with eating, and some babies will experience breathing problems. The Food and Drug Administration does not recommend that...
Postnasal drip is mucous that runs from the nose down the back of the throat, often causing a cough, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. The purpose of mucous is to lubricate and clean nasal passages. Under normal...
Until the common cold has a cure, moms will keep searching for ways to make their kids feel less stuffy, runny, sore or feverish. Since colds are caused by viruses and not bacteria, avoid giving your child antibiotics; they won't help your little...
Stuffy noses can impair kids' breathing and decrease their appetites. Nasal congestion in kids is usually the result of a common cold and can be treated easily at home. Remedies only take minutes and will help the child feel more comfortable while...
Influenza, or the flu, is an infection caused by a virus that affects the respiratory tract. Symptoms include a high fever, runny nose, cough, sore throat, headache, muscle aches and fatigue. Sometimes children also experience vomiting and...
Nosebleeds are common in children, especially during the winter months when outside humidity levels drop and indoor heating dries out the inside lining of the nose. In most cases, nosebleeds in children are not a cause for alarm and the majority...
Kids--and adults--experience two kinds of coughs: productive and non-productive. A productive cough is easy to recognize from the copious amounts of mucous it produces. A non-productive cough is characterized by dry, painful hacking that seems to...
When your baby has a stuffy nose, he may struggle through feedings and have a hard time sleeping. Congestion can make your baby miserable, but you can temporarily relieve his symptoms by suctioning his nose with a bulb syringe. You may have better...
A dry, stuffy nose in babies is a common childhood ailment that is usually no cause for concern. Nevertheless, infant nasal congestion can make it difficult for the baby to eat, sleep and breathe comfortably. Parents have several treatment...
Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses, which are air-filled spaces in the bones of your face. Sinusitis results in nasal congestion and stuffiness, as blood vessels are expanded causing congestion of the nose. Local and oral decongestants...
Congestion in the nose can be a reoccurring aggravation to many people. It can be caused by colds, sinus allergies and irritants in the air. Finding a way to relieve this congestion without using nose sprays that contain harsh chemicals can...
A sinus infection--or acute sinusitis--is an inflammation of the sinuses from a bacterial, fungal or viral infection; allergies can also play a role. According to a 2008 Health News website article, sinusitis affects about 31 million people in the...
Healthy children experience an average of six colds a year, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, or AAP. There is no cure for the common cold, but older children and adults often deal with a cold's side effects by taking an...
Most babies experience a common cold several times during their first two years. A cough generally accompanies a cold and often goes away within two weeks. Antibiotics do not cure illnesses that are caused by viral infections. Avoid giving...
A baby's stuffy nose is commonly caused by a viral infection in the upper respiratory tract, according to the Mayo Clinic website. Since cold medications aren't recommended for children under the age of 2, parents often turn to natural remedies to...
Childhood nosebleeds can be brought on by several things, varying from an injury to dry air. Although rarely reason for concern, nosebleeds can be a sign of a serious health condition, especially if they occur on a weekly basis. Call your...
Many babies will have at least one cold during their first few months of life, according to MayoClinic.com, and the average baby will have 10 before their second birthday. Colds affect your baby's upper respiratory tract, causing a runny nose,...
Every year, millions of Americans experience the common cold. Symptoms of a cold include a runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, a sore throat, cough and headache. More than 200 viruses can cause the condition, which can occur any time of the...
Infants get stuffy noses, just like adults do, when an infectious agent, such as a cold virus, invades the respiratory system. MedlinePlus points out that despite what many people think, congestion isn't the result of thick mucus--it is actually...
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