{"id":42909,"date":"2026-02-08T06:17:30","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T22:17:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.napaldeals.com\/platform-en\/a-mothers-experience-how-we-found-the-real-cause-of-our-childs-constant-stuffy-nose-in-winter\/"},"modified":"2026-02-10T19:13:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T11:13:55","slug":"a-mothers-experience-how-we-found-the-real-cause-of-our-childs-constant-stuffy-nose-in-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.napaldeals.com\/en\/ratgeber-en\/a-mothers-experience-how-we-found-the-real-cause-of-our-childs-constant-stuffy-nose-in-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"A Mother\u2019s Experience: How We Found the Real Cause of Our Child\u2019s Constant Stuffy Nose in Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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We later realized our child\u2019s winter-long stuffy nose wasn\u2019t due to frequent colds \u2013 but mold in our home<\/h3>\n

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Our child is growing up in Germany. Between the ages of one and two<\/strong>, we experienced two almost identical winters<\/strong>.
From November through March<\/strong>, our child\u2019s nose was constantly blocked. Sometimes the congestion lasted for one to two months, improved briefly, and then returned.<\/p>\n

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Around nine months of age<\/strong>, our child began to suffer from recurring nasal congestion. It was winter in Germany, around November.
Each episode typically lasted four to eight weeks<\/strong>, with nights being especially difficult. Our child often woke up crying due to breathing discomfort.<\/p>\n

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Short breaks occurred occasionally, but the congestion always returned.
At first, we assumed it was just common colds or a weak immune system. In reality, the symptoms persisted through the entire winter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Chronic congestion led to ear infections \u2013 but treatment didn\u2019t solve the root cause<\/h3>\n

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At around one year old<\/strong>, we visited a pediatrician in Germany.
The diagnosis: prolonged nasal congestion had caused middle ear infections<\/strong>, explaining the nighttime distress.<\/p>\n

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Antibiotics and nasal sprays were prescribed, but the congestion kept coming back.<\/p>\n

Suspecting allergies \u2013 but no clear diagnosis in Germany<\/h3>\n

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As the problem continued, we suspected an allergy, such as dust mites or household dust<\/strong>.
We requested allergy testing at our own expense.<\/p>\n

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Only basic blood tests and total IgE levels<\/strong> were checked. The results were normal, and we were told that no further allergy testing was necessary.<\/p>\n

The turning point: Allergy skin testing revealed mold sensitivity<\/h3>\n

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When our child was just over two years old<\/strong>, we traveled to China. A doctor there immediately suggested skin prick testing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Although our child was too young to describe symptoms, the result was clear:
\ud83d\udc49 A positive reaction to mold.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Further examinations showed that long-term congestion had already led to severe ear infections<\/strong>, early effects on hearing and speech development<\/strong>, and enlarged adenoids<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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The doctor\u2019s main advice was simple:
Avoiding the allergen is the most important step.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Back in Germany: We found the real source in our home<\/h3>\n

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After returning, we carefully inspected our 25-year-old house<\/strong>.
In winter, heating and limited ventilation increase indoor humidity.<\/p>\n

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We found small black spots<\/strong> on window frames, wallpaper edges, and behind furniture \u2013 classic signs of mold.<\/p>\n

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Everything finally made sense:
Our child\u2019s winter congestion was not an infection<\/strong>, but an allergic reaction to mold spores<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Step 1: Thoroughly removing existing mold<\/h3>\n

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We first focused on removing the mold already present.<\/p>\n