What should I do if my two-year-old baby has a cough and runny nose?

Two-year-old babies are relatively young and have relatively poor physical constitutions. How should such young babies be treated if they have a cough and a runny nose? We all know that taking medicines has side effects and is very bad for such a big baby. So, is there any way to treat a two-year-old baby's cough and runny nose? The following methods are worth learning and understanding.

When many parents see their baby coughing and having a lot of phlegm, the first thing they think of is what kind of baby cough medicine the baby can take to relieve the cough. In fact, children's coughing is a symptom of illness and a self-protective reflex action. The baby coughs out the "garbage" in the respiratory tract. Appropriate coughing can help the baby clear the mucus in the trachea and facilitate breathing.

When many parents see their baby coughing and having a lot of phlegm, the first thing they think of is what kind of baby cough medicine the baby can take to relieve the cough. In fact, children's coughing is a symptom of illness and a self-protective reflex action. The baby coughs out the "garbage" in the respiratory tract. Appropriate coughing can help the baby clear the mucus in the trachea and facilitate breathing. Therefore, although the baby's cough sometimes makes parents feel distressed, they should never rush to find baby cough medicine as soon as the baby coughs, because baby cough medicine usually has side effects such as dry mouth, dizziness, drowsiness, etc., and will also irritate the baby's tender throat. If coughing must be relieved, parents can choose folk remedies for baby cough. Here are some baby cough remedies, suitable for babies of all ages, including one-year-old babies, two-year-old babies, and three-year-old babies:

Chicken soup is anti-inflammatory. Scientific studies have shown that chicken soup can help reduce inflammation.

If their snot changes from clear to yellow and then to green, parents shouldn't worry. This just means that the child's immune system is fighting the virus and doesn't mean he needs antibiotics. You can spray some water into his nose. Use a few drops of saline solution to dilute the dry mucus and have your child blow it out. Humidify the air. Use a humidifier to keep your child's room moist and cool, and pay attention to the hygiene of the humidifier. Another good idea is to let your child take a hot bath in a steamy bathroom. Elevate your child's head. When your child is sleeping, give him a pillow to elevate his head so that his snot will flow more smoothly. For younger children, you can put the pillow under the mattress to make it more comfortable.

If a two-year-old baby has a cough and a runny nose, try not to give them medicine or intravenous drips, as this will have a bad effect on their body. The above method is more effective in treating a two-year-old baby's cough and runny nose and has no side effects. It can relieve our baby's discomfort in a short time and keep the baby away from illness more quickly.