Facebook Pixel
EmpowHER Guest
Q: 

Hello, I have a one year old daughter. She has a dark orange mucus that builds up in her nose

By Anonymous August 13, 2010 - 3:22pm
 
Rate This

She has a dark orange mucus that builds up in her nose. At night it tends to get worse. It dries up and almost crystalizes and becomes rock hard. It is very difficult to get out of her nose and seals her nostrils completely. She had difficulty drinking her bottle. She literally gasps for air through her mouth and she is starting to snore at night.

Does anyone know what this is?

Add a Comment1 Comments

Pat Elliott
Empowered
Expert HERWriter Guide Blogger

Anon - You should contact your daughter's pediatrician's office for advice. Inflammation of the membranes in the nose and mucus buildup is typically an unpleasant but temporary condition. In some cases, however, there can be infections that need treatment with medication. Others just need to run their course. Children who deal with this type of condition on a frequent basis may benefit from surgery, allergy shots, or other therapy but this can only be determined on the basis of medical history and a physical exam.

Hope she is feeling better soon, and that you are too.
Take care,
Pat

August 13, 2010 - 5:02pm

This Comment

Image CAPTCHA
Enter the characters shown in the image.
By submitting this form, you agree to EmpowHER's terms of service and privacy policy
Add a Comment

All user-generated information on this site is the opinion of its author only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. Members and guests are responsible for their own posts and the potential consequences of those posts detailed in our Terms of Service.