What should I pay attention to when my child has a runny nose due to a cold?

The most common symptom after a child catches a cold is a runny yellow nose. What should you pay attention to when a child catches a cold and has a runny yellow nose? Because many parents do not pay attention to their children's colds, most patients will take medicine directly after catching a cold, causing the children to have antibodies to many medicines, and no effect when used again. Therefore, when a child catches a cold and has a runny yellow nose, you should first pay attention to the symptoms of the disease, then pay attention to the details in life, and use regular methods for treatment.

According to medical observations, a child often catches a cold several times a year, especially infants and preschoolers. The severity of children's colds varies greatly. In mild cases, there is only clear nasal discharge, nasal congestion, sneezing, or accompanied by tearing, a slight cough, and throat discomfort. It usually heals itself within 3 to 4 days. Sometimes it is also accompanied by fever, sore throat, tonsillitis and swollen lymph nodes. Fever can last from 2 to 3 days to about 1 week. Children's colds are often accompanied by vomiting and diarrhea. In severe cases, the body temperature can reach 39-40℃ or higher, accompanied by systemic symptoms such as chills, headache, general weakness, sharp loss of appetite, and disturbed sleep. When patients experience these symptoms, they should pay attention to daily care, which includes:

The first is to take medicine on time.

As for most colds, most are caused by viruses, and antibiotics are ineffective. Especially in the early stages of viral infections, antibiotics are not only ineffective, but the abuse of antibiotics can cause dysbiosis in the body, which is conducive to the reproduction of pathogens and aggravates the condition. Taking "Bai Fu Ning" can effectively relieve fever, nasal congestion, cough and other discomforts caused by colds.

Second, pay attention to home care.

When children catch a cold, parents must follow the doctor's instructions to provide home care. An important point in home care for children with colds is to let the child get enough rest. The younger the child is, the more rest he needs. He can only resume free activities after the symptoms disappear.

Third, pay attention to diet and environmental hygiene.

During the period of cold and fever in children, liquid food, noodles, porridge and other foods should be given according to the child's appetite and digestive ability. The frequency of breastfeeding for children should be temporarily reduced to avoid indigestion symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. Also, pay attention to keeping the room quiet, the air fresh, no smoking, and a constant temperature, not too high, too low, or too humid. More attention should be paid when the patient shows symptoms of laryngitis.

When children have a runny yellow nose due to a cold, many aspects of care should be taken care of, including nasal care. When children have a runny yellow nose, they like to wipe the yellow nose with paper or handkerchiefs. This will cause nasal discomfort for a long time, easily sprain the nose, and cause the nose to be very dry and painful. Be sure to pay attention to the method of wiping the yellow nose to avoid accidental injury.