Which acupoints should be massaged for children with nasal congestion?

Each of us will inevitably have some minor illnesses, such as colds and fevers, or coughs caused by colds, etc., and this is especially true for children. However, compared with adults, children cannot express their symptoms clearly. At this time, parents need to pay more attention to their children's symptoms and then treat them. So what should we do if children have a stuffy nose? Which acupoints can be massaged to relieve the pain?

If you find that your baby's nose is a little stuffy or has clear nasal discharge, you can massage an acupoint on the baby's foot, which is very effective in relieving cold symptoms.

The specific method is: pick up the baby and let him sit on you (you can also sit face to face with the baby), gently hold the baby's little feet with both hands, press your thumb on the area between the first and second joints on the inside of the thumb on the baby's feet, and gently massage (use a little force). If there is a feeling of soreness, numbness, swelling and pain, it means the massage position is correct. Do it for 5 minutes each time, 3 times a day. As the condition improves, the feeling of soreness, numbness, swelling and pain will gradually weaken and disappear. Note that the inside of the big toe is not the sole of the foot, but the part opposite the two feet.

This method is very effective in the early stages of a cold. If the cold gets worse, you can continue to massage while taking injections and medication to speed up improvement. This is not only applicable to babies, but also to adults.

1. Baby runny nose care methods:

Parents can use a soft handkerchief to wipe the runny 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. Baby nasal congestion care methods:

If the nostrils are blocked by foreign objects, you can use a cotton swab dipped in a small amount of clean water to gently remove the secretions in the nasal cavity. Be gentle. In addition, you can also apply a warm towel to the base of the nose to relieve nasal congestion.

The above content introduces in great detail the acupoints and massage methods that should be massaged for children with nasal congestion. Parents may wish to give it a try. There is an acupoint on the inside of the big toe on the sole of our foot. Proper massage can effectively relieve children's nasal congestion. However, this massage is suitable for the early stage of cold symptoms. If the condition is serious, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time.