This is the best way to ventilate a child's stuffy nose

Colds, nasal mucus, etc. are common causes of nasal congestion in children. In this case, in addition to cleaning the baby's nasal mucus in time, you can also use hot compresses for ventilation, massaging the Yingxiang acupoint for ventilation, using wind oil for ventilation, using sesame oil drops for ventilation, using white vinegar for ventilation, and using saline nasal washing for ventilation. The effects are also very good. Mothers can use these methods to treat their babies. Experts remind that if the child’s symptoms cannot be resolved with the help of these methods, you should go to a professional hospital for examination and treatment in time. Do not miss the best time for treatment due to temporary delays, as this will make the baby’s health worse.

1. Hot compress and ventilation

When a child has a cold and a stuffy nose, you can cover the child's mouth and nose with a hot towel to reduce mucosal congestion, and the hot steam will help clear the nasal passages.

The specific method is: soak the towel in hot water, wring it dry and apply it to the child's nose. You can cover the hot towel with another towel to keep the heat in. Change the towel every 5 minutes, and it is best to use 2 alternately. Apply hot compress for 15 to 20 minutes, 3 to 4 times a day.

2. Press and rub Yingxiang acupoint to promote ventilation

Yingxiang point has the effect of opening the orifices and dispersing wind, and is an important point for treating nasal congestion.

Yingxiang point is located at: the outer edge of the nose wing, at the nasolabial groove.

The specific method is: when a child has a cold and a stuffy nose, parents can press the Yingxiang points on both sides of the nose, from the Yingxiang points along the nose wings up to the root of the nose, and push repeatedly for 2-3 minutes to unblock the nose.

3. Fengyoujing for Qi

Fengyoujing contains menthol and has a special spicy and cool smell. It can stimulate the respiratory center and has the effects of cooling, dispelling wind and ventilating.

The specific method is: when a child's nose is blocked, you can drop some medicated oil on a cotton ball and then insert it into the baby's nasal cavity, and you will feel that the nose is unblocked after a while.

4. Sesame oil drops for nasal ventilation

Sesame oil has the effects of anti-inflammatory, clearing heat and moisturizing, and can relieve dry nasal mucosa and nasal congestion.

The specific method is: when a child has a stuffy nose, blow the nose first, then drop a few drops of sesame oil into it, 3-5 times a day.

5. White vinegar ventilation

White vinegar has the effects of detoxification, sterilization and preventing colds. Letting children inhale vinegar vapor can treat colds and nasal congestion.

The specific method is: put half a cup of vinegar in a steamer, steam it directly over high heat until it boils, then put your nose toward the mouth of the cup (be sure to keep a distance to avoid burns), smell the vinegar vapor, and your nose will be unblocked after a few minutes.

6. Wash your nose with saline to ventilate

Washing the nose with salt water can reduce bacteria in the nose, reduce inflammation and swelling, promote blood circulation in the nose, relieve congestion and swelling of the nasal mucosa, and relieve nasal congestion.

The specific method is: add 1 teaspoon of salt to 250ml of warm water, stir evenly, put the saline solution in an empty eye drops bottle, drop 1-2 drops of saline into each nostril of the child, and use a nasal washer to suck out the secretions in the child's nasal cavity, which can relieve nasal congestion.