What to do if your baby keeps sneezing and having a runny nose

If the baby keeps sneezing and having a runny nose, parents will feel bad too. So what should you do if the baby keeps sneezing and having a runny nose? Next, this article will introduce you to what to do if your baby keeps sneezing and having a runny nose, for your reference only. Friends who want to know more about this can continue reading! Please see the detailed introduction below.

If your baby keeps sneezing and having a runny nose, it is a symptom of a cold. What should I do if my baby keeps sneezing and having a runny nose? The following methods can be used to solve this problem:

1. When your baby is sick, parents should remain calm, observe and care for the baby carefully, and do not rush to go to the hospital in the early stages of a cold to avoid cross infection.

2. As long as the baby is in good spirits, has fun, eats and sleeps normally, parents should arrange a quiet and comfortable environment for the baby to get enough rest, drink plenty of boiled water, and adjust the diet to reduce the gastrointestinal burden.

3. If you have nasal congestion, you should lie down at a 45° slope with your head and face raised. For unilateral nasal congestion, take the side-lying position. Clear nasal secretions promptly and keep breathing unobstructed. If necessary, you can apply a warm, wet towel to the forehead during breastfeeding and before going to bed, or use 0.5% ephedrine drops in the nose, one drop in each nostril each time. For breastfed babies, take 50ml of milk, add 3-5cm long scallions, steam for 10 minutes, take out and let it cool to a suitable temperature, then give it to the baby. It can help clear the nose and open the orifices. Avoid using nasal drops to avoid adverse reactions.

4. Fever is a manifestation of the body's defense mechanism and it is not advisable to reduce the fever in a hurry. When the body temperature is between 37.5 and 38.5℃, there is no need to take medicine, just get enough rest and drink plenty of water. For babies with a history of high fever convulsions, antipyretics and sedatives should be used when the body temperature reaches 38℃. When the body temperature is above 39.5℃, clothes and quilts should be loosened and not covered too tightly to allow heat to dissipate. Physical cooling can be achieved by taking a warm bath (the water temperature is 1 to 2 degrees lower than body temperature) or using a warm wet wipe. For fever reduction, commonly used drugs include Benadryl, Tylenol, acetaminophen, etc.

How to prevent your baby from catching a cold?

1. Opening windows frequently to ventilate and keep the indoor air fresh is the simplest and most effective way to prevent colds.

2. Promote scientific parenting, avoid overprotection, and ensure that children are appropriately dressed and covered to keep warm.

3. Engage in outdoor activities regularly and take air baths and sun baths every day to enhance your physical fitness and cold resistance.

4. During the epidemic period of respiratory diseases in winter and spring, avoid taking your baby to public places where crowds gather.

5. Eat in moderation on weekdays, do not overeat, do not eat or eat less greasy and indigestible food, and eat more vegetables and fruits.

6. Develop good living habits, ensure adequate sleep, and maintain a normal life routine.

The above is an introduction on what to do if your baby keeps sneezing and having a runny nose. From the above introduction, we can know that the baby's constant sneezing and runny nose are likely caused by a cold. Therefore, treating the cold is the key. The methods for treating colds have been introduced in detail above. I believe that after reading the above introduction, you already know what to do if your baby keeps sneezing and having a runny nose.