What should I do if my baby has a sneezing, runny nose or a stuffy nose?

The weather is getting cooler, and many people will catch a cold due to the alternation between hot and cold. Babies, whose resistance is weaker than that of adults, are more susceptible to germs. Babies often sneeze and have runny noses, and sometimes have nasal congestion. In fact, a large part of this is caused by colds. In order to prevent babies from being troubled by diseases, parents must do a good job of daily care. So what should parents do if their baby has a sneezing, runny nose or a stuffy nose?

When the weather changes or the body gets chilled or cooled, the nose is the first to react. In order to resist external evil, the body's positive energy and evil energy are constantly fighting in the nose. The body uses various methods such as sneezing and secreting mucus to block the nose, thereby blocking the external evil. Therefore, when you have a cold, the nose is often the first part of your body to feel uncomfortable. But the consequence is a blocked nose and difficulty breathing.

In order for the body to breathe properly, the human body breathes through the mouth. At this time, in order to continue to fight the virus, the body will feel discomfort in the throat. If it still cannot resist the evil spirits, symptoms such as coughing and bronchial discomfort will follow.

Therefore, when the outside temperature changes drastically, when the heat and cold are exchanged in spring and autumn, especially when the weather gets cooler in the morning and evening and the body feels unwell, the first symptom to appear is in the nose. Sometimes, after exercising and sweating, the baby will have a stuffy nose when he calms down and inhales cold air.

Treatment for nasal congestion:

1. Drop saline solution into the baby's nostrils to help keep the nostrils moisturized and clean the nasal cavity, and help them breathe.

2. When the baby's nasal secretions increase, be sure to maintain the indoor humidity and avoid dryness, otherwise the nasal congestion will become more severe.

3. You can use a warm towel to apply heat to your nose to increase the temperature of your nose. You can also soak your baby's feet in hot water and rub the Yongquan acupoints on the soles of the feet. This can help the body expel cold air, accelerate blood circulation, and quickly relieve symptoms of nasal congestion.

The above are how to deal with your baby’s sneezing, runny nose and nasal congestion. In addition, the editor reminds parents to be careful not to let their babies stay in enclosed spaces for a long time. Poor air circulation will make nasal congestion worse. You can also adjust the hair dryer to low wind and blow it slowly towards your nostrils to quickly relieve nasal congestion.