5. Rhinorrhea
As we have discussed, cold air causes a swelling in the nasal passages due to an increase in the mucus membranes output. This leads to difficulty in breathing through the nose. Once your baby starts breathing through their mouth, they are more likely to become infected by various bugs. In addition, Rhinorrhea will lead to painful sinuses, headache, ear infection, sore throat, cough and sinusitis. You will rarely need to treat the excess mucus as it will clear up in time, but for babies that can’t yet blow their nose, you may need to visit a doctor to speed up the process or use an aspirator. Just make sure you work with your doctor before doing anything to ensure you do not make an uncomfortable situation worse.