What is the condition of a child's runny nose?

Sometimes children will have a runny nose after catching a cold. The snot comes in many colors, and the color of the snot can indicate the patient's illness. So what is going on when a child has a runny nose? What kind of illness is it? What color should a normal runny nose be? A runny nose for a long time can also cause other diseases. The following introduces the relevant situations of a child's runny nose.

There are basically three types of runny nose in children: clear runny nose, white sticky runny nose, and yellow runny nose. Runny nose is a self-defense phenomenon caused by cold air invading the lungs. Runny nose, like sweat and tears, is a way to regulate cold and heat in the body. Children have short airways and are more likely to have a runny nose, which is normal. In some cases, a runny nose is actually a good thing. For example, if you have a cold or a high fever, a runny nose means the illness is getting better.

It should be noted that runny nose is a very normal reaction and cannot be treated with medicine, let alone Western medicine cold medicine. Those medicines only suppress the body's runny nose function and cannot eliminate the problem. In the long run, cold air accumulates in the body, and you will continue to get sick and become weaker and weaker.

The nasal discharge turns yellow, due to excessive use of hot medicines, too long illness, or yin deficiency after illness leading to rising of virtual fire, which causes yellow nasal discharge. Depending on the severity of the disease, you can use boiled water, chrysanthemum water, or honeysuckle water to adjust the condition step by step. In addition, eat more foods that promote salivation.

Parents must pay attention to children's runny nose. When many children have green snot, they should see a doctor for treatment in time. The color of the snot also needs to be analyzed carefully. In fact, children will also have snot when they have a cold. If it is particularly serious, yellow purulent snot will appear. Anti-inflammatory treatment can be given through medication or infusion.