Why is nasal congestion a serious threat to young infants?

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Infants up to 2 to 3 months of age are obligatory nose breathers and are unable to breathe in through their mouths. Nasal congestion is therefore a serious threat to a young infant. This selection is the only option that accurately describes why nasal congestion is a serious threat to young infants. Although infants' nares are smaller than older children, this is not the main reason why congestion poses such a threat. Becoming dehydrated also is not a factor. The size of their epiglottis is also not as big a factor in young infants.

Why Is Nasal Congestion a Serious Threat to Young Infants