What are some tips for treating baby’s runny nose?

When the weather changes, children are prone to catching colds. The most common symptom after a cold is a runny nose. However, a runny nose in children is more troublesome than that in adults because children have no way to solve the problem of nasal congestion by themselves. So what should we do if our child has a stuffy nose? Next, we will introduce some countermeasures for children's nasal congestion.

First: hot compress

This method is very simple, that is, just cover the child's nose with a hot and wet towel. This is mainly due to the principle of thermal expansion and contraction. The child's nasal mucosa will contract when exposed to heat, so that the nasal cavity will become normal and the mucus will become watery and flow out of the body.

It is recommended that mothers be gentle when using this method. If there is booger in the child's nose, it must not be picked out directly, but should be cleaned with a cotton swab dipped in water.

Second: Elevate your head

Put your baby on the bed and put a few small pillows under his head to effectively relieve the runny nose. However, it should be clear that this is only a temporary relief method and cannot fundamentally cure children's runny nose in summer.

If a child has a stuffy or runny nose when sleeping at night, and it seriously affects the child's sleep quality, this method can be used to relieve the child's pain. However, although this method is effective, the effect does not last long.

Third: Nasal Aspirator

If the child has a serious runny nose problem in summer and there is a lot of secretions in the nasal cavity, the mother can use a nasal aspirator to relieve the child's pain. However, when using a nasal aspirator, you need to hold one nostril and then operate on the other side, which will have a better effect. However, it should be noted that this method is more suitable for infants and young children who are unable to clean their noses by themselves.

The above article introduces some methods for dealing with nasal congestion in children. Children must be very careful when handling their nasal cavity, because the nasal mucosa is very thin and can be damaged if not paid attention to. In addition to clearing the nose, it is also important to pay attention to keeping the child warm and add or remove clothes according to the temperature. To avoid these symptoms after catching a cold.