The baby still has a runny nose after scraping the VA, what to do?

The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor I Bui Thi Ha - Pediatrician - Neonatologist, Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology - Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital

After curettage, children often have some symptoms such as runny nose, snoring, voice change, etc. However, parents can rest assured because this is a common phenomenon that occurs after VA curettage.

After curettage, children with runny nose often occur. If the child's nasal discharge is still green, yellow, it is because the nasopharyngeal mucosa is still superinfected and the wound is still fresh and has not healed, so sometimes the nasal discharge is pink in color.
At the same time, the nasal mucosa and pharynx are still edematous, congested after curettage, along with thick nasal secretions, making the nasal passages blocked so the child cannot breathe and has difficulty breathing while eating and breathing evenly through the mouth.
However, the wound surface after 7 days will peel off the pseudomembranous scab and the wound will heal after 10-15 days.

If the baby has a runny nose after VA curettage, parents should regularly drip physiological saline continuously into both nostrils for the child. Use a nasal aspirator gently for the child, make the nasal passages open, breathe gently and the child will eat. Keep the child's body warm to avoid catching a cold, making the runny nose worse. Take the child to the hospital for re-examination as prescribed by a specialist.

The most common complication after VA curettage is bleeding, but if the child has a reasonable care regimen after VA curettage, gives the child water to drink and eats soft, cold and liquid foods, this complication will be less likely to occur. than.
Baby still snoring after VA surgery or may have fever, lightheadedness, nausea due to side effects of anesthetics and edema. Usually, these conditions go away on their own within the first week. To help the child recover faster, parents should give the child plenty of warm water to quickly reduce this condition.
Children with varicose veins may experience pain or stiffness in the neck due to the lying position during surgery, parents should apply warm compresses to the child or use pain relievers under the guidance of a specialist, the situation will be improved.
To avoid the risk of allergic reactions or respiratory disorders related to anesthesia, parents of children should accurately and completely report to a specialist doctor about the child's allergy history such as allergies secretions, drug allergies, food or drink allergies,...
In order for a child to be healthy and recover well after a curettage, it is necessary to have a nutritional regimen that is both quantitative and qualitative. If children are not provided with adequate and balanced nutrients, it will lead to diseases of excess or lack of nutrients, which adversely affect the comprehensive development of children in terms of physical, mental and motor skills.
Children who do not eat properly are at risk of micro-mineral deficiency causing anorexia, growth retardation, malabsorption,... If they notice the above signs, parents should supplement their children with products. The supplement contains lysine, essential micro-minerals and vitamins such as zinc, chromium, selenium, and B vitamins to help fully meet the nutritional needs of children. At the same time, these essential vitamins also support digestion, enhance nutrient absorption, help improve anorexia, and help children eat well.
Parents can learn more:
Signs of zinc deficiency in children
Micronutrient deficiency and failure to gain weight in children
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