What should I do if my child has a runny nose and cough?

Many children usually have some minor colds. Minor illnesses are very common. Because children are generally weak and have poor physical fitness, they are very susceptible to bacteria and viruses. The common symptoms are runny nose and cough. But what is going on when children have yellow runny nose? How should parents deal with this situation?

Babies will have a runny nose when they have a cold. If the nose is yellow, they may be infected with a virus. The nasal cavity of infants and young children is not yet fully developed. The nasal cavity is small, and the nasal mucosa is rich in blood vessels, which is prone to inflammation. Inflammation causes nasal congestion in babies, and can also make the baby cry and become irritable, thus affecting their appetite and eating.

1. Because colds are mostly caused by viral infections, antibiotics are ineffective. Chinese patent medicines can be used for better treatment; such as Sangju Cold Tablets, Children's Cold Granules, Banlangen Granules, Yinqiao Jiedu, Liushen Pills, Vitamin C, etc.

2. If it is allergic rhinitis, 0.5-1% ephedrine saline solution can be dripped; 0.2% diphenhydramine syrup, secandil, chlorpheniramine, pheniramine, prednisone, 6-chlorohexanoic acid can be taken orally; 10% calcium gluconate plus vitamin C, aprotinin, corticosteroids, epinephrine can be dripped intravenously; histamine globulin can be injected intramuscularly. If necessary, you can go to the hospital to test allergens such as dust mites, pollen, etc., and make them into desensitizers for subcutaneous injection for desensitization therapy.

Babies are very prone to upper respiratory tract infections, and after an upper respiratory tract infection, many babies will develop rhinitis to a greater or lesser extent. Generally speaking, upper respiratory tract infections can be cured in about seven days, but a runny nose may last for a long time, more than a month. This indicates possible rhinitis.

Mothers should usually give their children more nutritious food, pay attention to a balanced diet, and replenish more energy to make their children healthier. Appropriate exercise is also very good, making her physique stronger, able to resist foreign bacteria, and avoid infections such as colds. However, if the situation has not improved, it is best to go to the hospital for a check-up.