What to do if children have a cold, stuffy nose or runny nose

When children have a cold, many parents will be particularly worried. We must pay attention to the children's condition, especially when the child has a cold, we must actively condition and treat them. Many babies will have nasal congestion and runny nose after a cold. This is also a normal reaction after a cold. We must pay attention to it. What should we do if children have a stuffy and runny nose due to a cold? Let’s take a look at it below.

First of all, after the baby catches a cold, if it is a mild one, he often has a fever, and the systemic symptoms and respiratory symptoms are relatively mild. The course of the disease is about 1 to 2 days and can be relieved on its own. Mothers don't have to worry too much, just pay more attention to the baby's body temperature and various mental states. Because it is normal for a cold to last for 2 to 5 days. It is best to go to the hospital and ask the pediatrician to prescribe some cold medicine according to your baby's condition. Just follow the doctor's instructions strictly and take the medicine regularly. Usually let the baby drink more boiled water and vitamin C juice, pay attention to eating light and easily digestible food, and pay attention to temperature. 7 But he is very small and can't swallow or spit out phlegm, so parents have to take good care of him. However, if the high fever persists and is accompanied by chills, headache or even convulsions, you need to seek medical attention immediately.

Secondly, babies are generally prone to catching colds (upper respiratory tract infections) from 6 months to around 6 years old. Recurrent respiratory tract infections in children, referred to as "recurrent colds", refer to children with weaker constitutions who repeatedly suffer from respiratory tract infections such as colds, fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, etc. over a long period of time. This is mainly related to the child's low immune function, malnutrition or unreasonable diet, inhalation of smoke, dust, insect mites, etc. Children need to be adjusted and cared for in many aspects of life.

Through the above introduction, we now know what to do if children have a cold, nasal congestion and runny nose. We should also pay attention to the care of children in normal times, and improve their nutrition, physical fitness and body resistance in many aspects. When children show abnormal conditions, we need to go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time.