my 5 month old son had watery eyes now he has a stuffed nose and watery goobers in his eyes. Why?

Answer 1

i think he just have a cold

Answer 2

It is possible that he has a cold, or is just cutting teeth. My 17 month old has all this happen each time she gets a new tooth.
If he stops eating or drinking and running a fever, take him to a doctor.
Its better to be safe than sorry, so take him to see a doc if he doesn't improve.

Answer 3

How can I tell if my baby has allergies or just a cold?
Because the symptoms of nasal allergies (also known as allergic rhinitis) are much like cold symptoms — runny nose, watery eyes, cough, nasal congestion, sneezing — it can be tough to tell the difference. There are some telltale signs of allergies, though. Ask yourself the following questions:
• Does it seem like your baby always has a cold? (Colds usually wind themselves down in a week to ten days; allergies don't.)

• Is your baby's nose always stuffy or running?

• Is she constantly wiggling, wiping, or pushing her nose up in what doctors call the allergic salute?

• Is the mucus that drains from her nose clear and thin (as opposed to yellow or greenish and thick)?

• Does she seem to sneeze a lot?

• Are her eyes itchy, red, and watery?

• Does the skin under her eyes look dark or purple or blue (doctors call these allergic shiners)?

• Does she breathe through her mouth?

• Does she have a dry cough?

• Is her skin irritated or broken out in an itchy red rash?

If you answered "yes" to one or more of these questions, there's a good chance your baby is allergic to something in her environment. Kids with nasal allergies are also more prone to ear infections, asthma, and sinus infections.



What causes allergies?
An allergy is a special immune reaction to a substance in the environment. When a child with allergies comes into contact with one of these substances, known as an allergen — either by touching it, breathing it, eating it, or having it injected — her body views it as a dangerous invader and releases histamines and other chemicals to fight it off. These chemicals irritate the body and cause symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing, itching, and coughing.

Possible allergens include food, drugs, insects, animal dander, dust mites, mold, and pollen. Depending on the type of allergy, it can cause respiratory symptoms (allergic rhinitis), skin symptoms (like eczema), or intestinal problems (from food allergies, for example).

The most likely culprits of nasal allergies in babies are:
• Dust mites — microscopic organisms that thrive on human skin flakes (nearly 85 percent of allergy sufferers are allergic to dust mites)

• Animal dander — those white flaky specks (shedding skin and hair) on cats, dogs, and other furry animals

• Molds — fungi found in wet, damp places such as bathrooms and basements

Some children are allergic to down and feather pillows, or chenille or wool blankets. And while most experts don't think children can be allergic to tobacco smoke, it can certainly make their allergic symptoms worse.

A child will inherit the tendency to be allergic, but not necessarily the specific allergies. For example, if one of your child's biological parents has hay fever or pet allergies, there's a 50 percent chance your child have some sort of allergies as well. That probability jumps to 75 percent when both biological parents have allergies. Family members may differ widely in the kinds of things they are allergic to.

Are there any medications that can help my baby?
Yes, but don't give her over-the-counter allergy medicine without talking to your doctor first. He may suggest antihistamines and possibly offer you a prescription. Many of the newer allergy medicines have fewer side effects than other products on the market, though these medications are not approved for children younger than 6 months.

Answer 4

Because his nose is congested his tear ducts can't drain well.
Call Doctor or Nurse they will recommend or proscribe a decongestant.

Answer 5

your baby has a cold and from the sounds of it pink eye. You should bring him to the doctors right away. Pink eye is VERY CONTAGIOUS!!

Answer 6

he has a cold or is allergic to something... take him to the doc they can check him out for white blood cell counts and give him a test for allergies.

Answer 7

He has a medical problem. He needs a doctor.

Answer 8

Call your Pedriatician ASAP, it might not be anything but just to make sure...!

Answer 9

sick baby. Dr time

Answer 10

cuz he is sick obviously