Newborn baby saliva with bubbles

Many parents will find that their children have various problems while caring for them, and thick and bubbly saliva is one of them. There are many reasons for this problem, including early lung inflammation, oral mucosal fungal disease, and it may also be caused by vomiting or respiratory tract infection. So, how to treat different causes of disease? The following is a detailed introduction for you!

1. Early lung inflammation

If your baby is young and has mucus and foam in his mouth, we should worry about early lung inflammation. It is best for a doctor to listen to the lungs. If there is inflammation, active treatment is needed. The early symptoms of young babies are atypical, so don't delay the disease.

The medication will only be effective if you give it to your baby correctly and consistently. You cannot stop using it. After the oral cavity has healed, it is best to continue using the medication for seven days to consolidate the effect. Nystatin has certain side effects and should not be used for a long time.

2. Oral mucosal fungal disease

It may be a common oral mucosal fungal infection in infants and young children, caused by Candida albicans infection. The cause of the disease is that the mother's vagina has a fungal infection when the baby is born, or the nipples and bottles are not thoroughly disinfected or the baby is malnourished, or long-term abuse of antibiotics leads to an imbalance of oral flora, or inappropriate use of hormone treatment, all of which can easily lead to infection. Attention should be paid to treatment and management. There are several key points for home care:

For breastfeeding mothers, they should wash their hands and nipples before and after each feeding. For those who bottle-feed their babies, used nipples and bottles should be soaked in 4% soda solution for half an hour for disinfection, then cleaned and boiled for disinfection before use.

The sick child's washing utensils (washbasin, towel, cup, etc.) and eating utensils should be used separately and boiled for 15 minutes after use.

It is advisable to give high-calorie, high-vitamin, easily digestible and warm liquid or semi-liquid food, and avoid consuming overly acidic, overly salty and irritating foods to avoid causing pain. At the same time, feed more water to clean the mouth and prevent infection.

Pay close attention to observe changes in the condition. If there is a mild fever or irritability, go to the hospital. If you find milk curd-like substances on the oral mucosa and spread below the pharynx, you should also be sent to the hospital for treatment to prevent serious complications such as difficulty breathing.

3. Vomiting or respiratory tract infection

The thick and bubbly saliva may be caused by spitting up or respiratory tract infection. It is recommended to go to the hospital to clarify the condition so as to take targeted measures for treatment and avoid misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment.