What to do if a 3-year-old child has a stuffy nose?

Any family attaches great importance to the upbringing of babies, but some parents mistakenly believe that babies under three years old can only eat, drink, defecate and urinate. In fact, babies under three years old should receive early education. During this period, babies have stronger adaptability. Early education can make babies smarter. However, as babies grow, they are more prone to some diseases, such as nasal congestion and colds. So what should we do if a 3-year-old child has a stuffy nose?

First, what should you do if a 3-year-old child has a stuffy nose? When the baby has a stuffy nose, parents should first check whether there is any mucus in the baby's nostrils. If there is mucus in the baby's nostrils, you can use a cotton swab dipped in clean water or sesame oil to gently wipe his nostrils, or put a hot and wet towel in front of the nose to cover it for a while, and the stuffy nose will soon improve. If the baby's nostrils are clean, you can let the baby smell the cooling oil, which can also improve the nasal congestion. In addition, you can also apply a warm towel to the nose. When the nasal mucosa is exposed to heat and shrinks, the nasal cavity will be more unobstructed, but be careful to be gentle when applying hot compress.

Second, steam your nose to relieve mild nasal mucosal edema. Many smart parents have tried some tips to relieve baby's nasal congestion, such as preparing a cup of boiling water and placing it next to the baby's nose to relieve edema by inhaling hot steam, or creating steam in the bathroom and letting the baby stay in the bathroom for a while, or even applying a hot towel to the nose. In fact, these practices are all reasonable. When the baby's nasal cavity inhales water vapor, it not only helps relieve edema, but also facilitates the discharge of secretions. However, these tips usually work quickly but lose their effectiveness quickly. If your baby's cold has not yet healed, the trouble of nasal congestion will continue to occur.

What should you do if your 3-year-old child has a stuffy nose? Parents are advised to pay attention to indoor air ventilation. The temperature at home should be kept at around 24~26℃. If it is cold, you can use air conditioning or heater to change the room temperature to relieve the child's stuffy and runny nose symptoms. If your baby's nasal congestion is caused by a cold, you can also take medicine to treat it. It is recommended that patients should go to a regular medical institution for examination as soon as possible if they experience persistent pain, and receive symptomatic treatment after the disease is confirmed. Avoid taking medication without authorization to avoid affecting recovery from the disease.