What to do if your child has a runny nose, cough, and phlegm

When children have coughs and runny noses, they should pay attention to rest and actively see a doctor to treat the illness. There are many foods you can eat when you have a cough, for example, you can eat pears to relieve cough. The most common one is stewed pears with Fritillaria cirrhosa. You can also eat some peanuts, dates or honey. Cough is a common disease, mostly caused by cold. It should be noted that it is cold in winter and children are prone to catching colds, so they should take good warming measures. Here’s what to do if your child has a runny nose, cough, and phlegm.

There are basically three types of runny nose in children: clear runny nose, white sticky runny nose, and yellow runny nose. Runny nose is a self-defense phenomenon caused by cold air invading the lungs. Runny nose, like sweat and tears, is a way to regulate cold and heat in the body. Children have short airways and are more likely to have a runny nose, which is normal. In some cases, a runny nose is actually a good thing. For example, if you have a cold or a high fever, a runny nose means the illness is getting better. It should be noted that runny nose is a very normal reaction and cannot be treated with medication in general, let alone Western medicine suppressive cold medicines. Those medicines only suppress the body's runny nose function and cannot eliminate the problem. Over time, cold air accumulates in the body, and you will continue to get sick and become weaker and weaker.

The nasal discharge turns yellow, due to excessive use of hot medicines, too long illness, or yin deficiency after illness leading to rising of virtual fire, which causes yellow nasal discharge. Depending on the severity of the disease, you can use boiled water, chrysanthemum water, or honeysuckle water to adjust the condition step by step. In addition, eat more foods that promote salivation. Runny nose is not a disease, so do not take medicine at will, especially western medicine. If there are other symptoms that cannot be controlled, you can see a doctor for a solution, but you don’t need to use suppressive drugs. Instead, you should use methods that support the body for treatment. Washing your face with cold water regularly can enhance your ability to resist cold.

Coughing is mostly caused by respiratory tract infection. When your child's cough has not healed, do not take your child to crowded places, such as movie theaters, bus stations, supermarkets and other places with large crowds. Let your children get enough rest and maintain the temperature and humidity at home. Let your children drink more warm water, avoid cold drinks, and avoid eating too spicy food.