What should I do if my baby keeps having a runny nose?

Babies are a relatively vulnerable group. Various viral infections can easily invade their bodies and are difficult to cure. Babies have relatively weak constitutions. Influenza is one of the common diseases. A runny nose in babies is a common symptom of the cold. Let us now understand what to do if a baby has a runny nose?

1. Natural remedies

(1) Hot compress: When the nasal mucosa is exposed to heat, it shrinks and the nasal cavity becomes more unobstructed.

(2) Breast milk drops: The warmth of breast milk can temporarily clear the baby’s nasal cavity.

(3) Elevate the head: slightly relieve the symptoms of nasal congestion.

If the baby has a blocked nose, parents can put one or two towels under the child's mattress and slightly raise the head to relieve the nasal congestion. However, never let babies under 2 years old sleep directly on the pillow or place the pillow under the mattress, as this can easily cause suffocation or damage the spine.

(4) Help your baby to squeeze his nose: This is the most effective way to help your baby breathe smoothly.

2. Rational drug treatment

Do not use antibiotics casually for babies with colds. Instead, choose some antiviral drugs because colds are caused by viruses. Commonly used anti-cold virus drugs for children include:

A. Morpholino (morpholino), the dosage is generally 10 mg per kilogram of body weight per day, taken orally in 3 divided doses.

B. Take Isatis root granules, half a bag each time, 3 times a day, with boiled water.

C. Amantadine can be used in combination with antibiotics to improve the efficacy when children have fever due to viral infection.

D. Antiviral oral solution, half a bottle each time.

The above are various methods for treating baby's runny nose. In addition to taking drug treatment methods, you should also pay attention to the baby's physical health. When they are sick, don't just treat the disease. Also pay attention to their diet, supplement more vitamins in the body, and improve their own immunity.