Importance of removing nasal secretions

1. Sinusitis (inflammation of the paranasal sinuses):

Causes nasal congestion, that leads to thick discharge of mucous.

2. Otitis media:

Middle ear connected to the nose via Eustachian tube, which are the most common infections for babies and mentally disabled.

3. The nasal discharge is full of pathogens and swallowing it, lead to:

Inflammation of the intestines

Stomachache

Vomiting

Diarrhea

4. Infants:

have no choice than to breathe through their nose during feeding.However, this is only functional, if their nasal passage and cavity are clear.

When infant's nose is blocked:

Babies interrupt the feeding process and push the mother away to breathe.

Babies break their habit of breastfeeding that leads babies to lose their weight.

Interrupted sleeping:

That leads babies and mothers to be tired during the day.

Prolonged feeding process:

That leads babies and mothers to be tired, frustrated and impatient.