What are some tips for children with stuffy noses?

We know that once a child has a stuffy nose, he will feel uncomfortable, which will further cause the child to cry frequently. How to relieve symptoms when the child is having difficulty breathing is actually a question that many new mothers are very concerned about. When new mothers encounter nasal congestion, they often hope that the problem can be cured with medicine. What are some tips for treating children’s stuffy nose?

1. A little trick suitable for babies - position change: When a baby has a stuffy nose or is unable to express himself through words, he will often cry and tell adults that he is uncomfortable. If you encounter such a situation, adults can hold the baby upright, so that the baby's crying caused by nasal congestion will be quickly relieved, and the baby will be able to fall asleep soon.

2. Use a nasal aspirator to suck out the snot: If the child is young and cannot blow his nose, you can use a nasal aspirator to help the child suck out the snot. Be careful not to use too much force when sucking. After blowing out the snot, the baby will feel that his nose is more unobstructed. Generally, children's nasal congestion is caused by a cold. The mucus caused by a cold is a manifestation of the body's immunity. The cold virus multiplies in large numbers in the nasal tissue cells, so the secreted mucus can carry the large number of multiplied viruses out of the body. It is a way for the body to detoxify, so the mucus should be cleaned up in time.

3. Massage the nose: You can use your thumb and index finger to massage the nose from the corner of the eye downward and then upward to promote normal blood circulation in the nose and help relieve nasal congestion symptoms.

4. Use steam to fumigate the nose: You can open the lid of the thermos and slowly let the child get close to the steam, without burning the face. Let the steam fumigate the nose to help the nasal cavity ventilate. It will be effective after about 10 minutes of fumigation each time.

5. Drink brown sugar ginger water: If it is a cold, you can let your child drink brown sugar ginger water. Add more ginger and make sure it is not spicy. Let the child go to sleep after drinking it and cover him with a quilt to sweat. This will help the cold get better and the nose will no longer be blocked.

6. Use the Nasal Congestion Patch: It is not recommended to use it frequently, but if the child has severe nasal congestion and the nose is severely blocked, causing the child to have serious discomfort symptoms, it can be used appropriately to relieve the symptoms.

Warm reminder: When your child often has a stuffy nose, do not give him or her medicine casually. Medications often increase the burden on the kidneys. Don't panic because of your child's crying. When a child has a stuffy nose, you can actually use some of the tips mentioned above to improve the situation.