What should I do if my child has a runny nose and cough?

Once a child has symptoms such as runny nose and cough, it is very likely caused by a cold or a virus infection, which will make the baby irritable, cry incessantly, and even affect his appetite. In this situation, the effect of general antibiotics is not obvious. It is best to use Chinese patent medicine for treatment, which can control the virus in time and prevent the symptoms from getting worse. It should also be noted that the baby is still relatively young, and nasal drops should not be used even if symptoms of nasal congestion occur, otherwise it is easy to have side effects. You should not use your hands or hard objects to directly pick the baby's nose, as this can easily damage the nasal mucosa.

1. What to do if your baby has a cough and a runny nose

Babies will have a runny nose when they have a cold. If the nose is yellow, they may be infected with a virus. The nasal cavity of infants and young children is not yet fully developed. The nasal cavity is small, and the nasal mucosa is rich in blood vessels, which is prone to inflammation. Inflammation causes nasal congestion in babies, and can also make the baby cry and become irritable, thus affecting their appetite and eating.

1. Because colds are mostly caused by viral infections, antibiotics are ineffective. Chinese patent medicines can be used for better treatment; such as Sangju Cold Tablets, Children's Cold Granules, Banlangen Granules, Yinqiao Jiedu, Liushen Pills, Vitamin C, etc.

2. If it is allergic rhinitis, 0.5-1% ephedrine saline solution can be dripped; 0.2% diphenhydramine syrup, secandil, chlorpheniramine, pheniramine, prednisone, 6-chlorohexanoic acid can be taken orally; 10% calcium gluconate plus vitamin C, aprotinin, corticosteroids, epinephrine can be dripped intravenously; histamine globulin can be injected intramuscularly. If necessary, you can go to the hospital to test allergens such as dust mites, pollen, etc., and make them into desensitizers for subcutaneous injection for desensitization therapy.

Babies are very prone to upper respiratory tract infections, and after an upper respiratory tract infection, many babies will develop rhinitis to a greater or lesser extent. Generally speaking, upper respiratory tract infections can be cured in about seven days, but a runny nose may last for a long time, more than a month. This indicates possible rhinitis.

2. Home care for babies with cough and yellow runny nose

1. Parents can use a soft handkerchief to wipe the running nose. Because the baby's skin is very delicate, wiping too much will make the baby feel uncomfortable. So after wiping the nose, you can cover it with a wet towel and then lightly apply a little oil to prevent skin cracking and pain.

2. Do not use nasal drops when the baby's nose is blocked. Because the medicine for nasal ventilation contains ephedrine, the medicine will be swallowed by the baby when the medicine is dripped because the nasopharynx is connected. Once ephedrine is absorbed by the baby's body, it will produce certain toxic side effects. Therefore, young parents should not use nasal drops on their babies.

3. Do not use hard objects or hands to pick your baby’s nose. Because the baby's nasal cavity is not yet fully developed, the nasal cavity is small, and the nasal wax is rich, picking the baby's nose with your hands or hard objects is likely to damage the baby's nasal mucosa and cause nosebleeds. If bacteria enter the nasal cavity, it can also cause breathing.