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

Coughing is a very common condition in babies, especially in winter. In addition to coughing, the symptoms of a cold also include a runny nose, which indicates that the baby's body has been attacked by a large number of viruses. So how can we help babies regulate their runny nose and cough? Let me tell you.

What to do if your baby has a cough and runny nose

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.

Baby cough and runny nose home care

1. Parents can use a soft handkerchief to wipe the running 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. Do not use nasal drops when the baby's nose is blocked. Because the medicine for nasal ventilation contains ephedrine, the medicine will be swallowed by the baby when the medicine is dripped because the nasopharynx is connected. Once ephedrine is absorbed by the baby's body, it will produce certain toxic side effects. Therefore, young parents should not use nasal drops on their babies.

3. Do not use hard objects or hands to pick your baby’s nose. Because the baby's nasal cavity is not yet fully developed, the nasal cavity is small, and the nasal wax is rich, picking the baby's nose with your hands or hard objects is likely to damage the baby's nasal mucosa and cause nosebleeds. If bacteria enter the nasal cavity, it can also cause breathing.

Finally, the editor would like to remind everyone that you should pay attention to eating a light diet, especially you should not eat things that can easily cause colds and more serious bacterial invasion of the body. For example, it is recommended not to feed children some irritating foods, foods that are more likely to cause inflammation, including mangoes, oranges and other fruits, and try to eat less.