are breathing treatments bad for babies?
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Nebulizers are a safe and effective way to deliver medications to an infant. Always contact your child's doctor if for any reason your child appears to have more difficulty breathing after a breathing treatment. Some infants can have the opposite expected reaction following a treatment.
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Children under 2 years of age should not be given any kind of cough and cold product that contains a decongestant or antihistamine because serious and possibly life-threatening side effects could occur. Reported side effects of these products included convulsions, rapid heart rates and death.
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Research has shown mixed results. Inhaling baby powder (talc or cornstarch) can cause respiratory problems if it enters the lungs, especially in babies. There are no medically necessary uses of baby powder.
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While rapid breathing may continue for several days, it's rare for a baby with MAS to experiences any long-term damage. However, babies who experienced MAS may be at higher risk for an asthma-like disease called “reactive airway disease.” This can cause wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath.
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Reasons. There are several reasons babies might develop bad breath including infection, an object stuck in their nose, gastro-esophageal reflux, and tooth decay (when they are old enough to have teeth). Other reasons include: Too much to eat: Babies may not be able to tell if they've eaten too much.
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Scientists do not have enough evidence to know if use of baby powder causes cancer. Research has shown mixed results. Inhaling baby powder (talc or cornstarch) can cause respiratory problems if it enters the lungs, especially in babies. There are no medically necessary uses of baby powder.
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Apnea. Apnea is a condition in which a baby periodically stops breathing for more than 15 to 20 seconds. Premature infants, particularly those born more than seven weeks early, may suffer from apnea from time to time. While in the womb, babies receive oxygen from the mother's placenta.
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When it comes to keeping your baby healthy, it's never worth the risk to apply medications that aren't 100 percent safe. If your baby is under the age of 2, you should never apply Vicks to their chest, nose, feet, or elsewhere. You could try special nonmedicated rub for babies 3 months and older.
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This medicine may cause paradoxical bronchospasm, which means your breathing or wheezing will get worse. This may be life-threatening. Check with your doctor right away if you or your child are having a cough, difficulty with breathing, shortness of breath, or wheezing after using this medicine.
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Babies are "obligate nose breathers", meaning that they can only breathe through their noses; the only time newborns breathe through their mouths is when they are crying.
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VapoRub has drawbacks in addition to its ineffectiveness as a nasal decongestant. It's unsafe for any use in children under 2 years old. In adults and children age 2 and older, use it only on the neck and chest.
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Bronchopulmonary dysplasia, or BPD, is a serious lung condition that affects newborns. BPD mostly affects premature newborns who need oxygen therapy, which is oxygen given through nasal prongs, a mask, or a breathing tube.
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Paracetamol or ibuprofen can also be used to reduce your child's temperature. For young babies, particularly those who are having difficulty feeding, nasal saline drops are available to help thin and clear nasal secretions. If your child is over the age of one, a warm drink of lemon and honey may help to ease a cough.
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However, there are a few safety issues to keep in mind. When using a bulb syringe, always squeeze the air out BEFORE putting the end in your baby's nose. Never squeeze air into the nasal cavity as it can cause damage and harm your baby.
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It's better to stick to natural baby cough remedies such as honey (for babies over a year), saline drops, and a cool-mist humidifier. Acetaminophen is safe to use to reduce a fever. If your child's temperature is 100.4 degrees or higher and she looks sickly, call your doctor.
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Nasal congestion is very common in babies and children. It usually isn't serious. Newborns younger than 2 months old breathe mostly through their nose. They aren't very good at breathing through their mouth yet.
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According to many doctors, it is quite safe (and actually recommended) to use an aircon in your baby's room. The reason for this is that babies are not as effective as adults at regulating their body temperature so sleeping in an overly warm room can cause your baby to overheat and become sick or get heat rashes.