Children with runny nose and sneezing, how to stop?

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Young children have weak resistance, so they are susceptible to upper respiratory tract diseases causing runny nose and sneezing. If not treated promptly and properly, sneezing and runny nose in children can progress seriously, leading to complications of sinusitis and bronchitis, which are very dangerous and difficult to treat.

1. Causes of children sneezing and runny nose

Of the causes of sneezing and runny nose in children, cold infection is the most common cause. According to Oriental medicine, because the child's organs are not yet complete, when the weather changes (hot, cold) or sweat a lot, the child is prone to colds. In the early stages, children have symptoms of sneezing, clear runny nose, stuffy nose, etc. After that, the child may have a severe cough, causing weakness in the lungs.
According to Modern Medicine, the nose is the gateway to the respiratory system. Normally, the nasal cavity is lined by a mucosal layer, covered with a mucous mat that retains dirt, bacteria, and protects the nose and sinuses. When the epithelial layer in the nasal cavity is stimulated by weather (sudden change in temperature), chemicals, foreign bodies, inflammation, tumors, ... will cause secretory glands located in the epithelial layer. tissue increases fluid production, causing a runny nose. A runny nose causes discomfort in children because it reduces the amount of air circulating in the nose. This phenomenon can go away on its own but can also cause many unpredictable complications such as sinusitis, pharyngitis, otitis media, laryngitis - gas - bronchi,...

Besides, the nasal mucosa is the residence of many bacteria and viruses, which, when exposed to cold or favorable conditions, will proliferate strongly, causing inflammation of the nose - throat. When a child has a cold, it will start with mild symptoms including a runny nose and sneezing. After a few days, if not treated properly, the child will turn to the stage of coughing a lot, fatigue, discomfort, which can lead to sore throat, pneumonia, bronchitis, ... making it difficult to treat. treat later.

2. Children with sneezing, runny nose, how to stop?

The most important treatment for sneezing and runny nose in children is the need for early intervention right from the initial signs to cure the disease completely. So what to do if a child has a runny nose? Tasks to do include:
2.1 Instilling physiological saline If the child's nasal discharge is clear white, parents only need to instill 0.9% saline 4 - 5 times a day, 3-4 times each nostril. drop. When the baby's nasal discharge turns yellow-green, parents should take the child to see an ear - nose - throat specialist to determine the exact cause of the disease and the extent of the disease, give instructions for safe medication, reasonable.

Instructions for nose drops for children:
Before instilling the nose, soak the salt water bottle in warm water; Let the baby lie on his back with his head slightly tilted back so that his head is lower than his feet; Put warm physiological saline in each nostril. For children under 1 year old, only 2 - 3 drops, for older children, 4 - 5 drops; Wait about 30 seconds for the salt water to penetrate to thin the mucus inside the nasal cavity; Clean the nasal cavity: For older children who know how to blow their nose, let the child sit up, blow out a clean towel. If the child can't blow his nose, the parent can use a suction bulb to suck the mucus inside the baby's nasal cavity. This procedure is performed by squeezing the suction bulb, inserting the tip into the nostril, covering the other nostril with your hand, and then suddenly releasing the balloon. At that time, the most sputum in the nasal cavity will be sucked into the suction bulb; Wash the nasal suction bulb: Squeeze the nasal suction bulb strongly so that the viscous sputum in the bulb blows into a clean towel. After draining both nostrils, perform suction and discharge of the suction bulb several times under the tap for effective cleaning; Perform nasal drops and suction for children 4 or more times a day until the baby no longer shows signs of stuffy or runny nose.
Note: Parents should not use their hands to cover both sides of the nose to blow their children's nose because it will suddenly increase pressure on the nose. At the same time, the paper used to blow your nose must be soft, clean, only used once.

2.2 Other measures Parents should give the baby plenty of water, juice, milk, soup or other liquid foods to make the nasal discharge looser and easier to clear. If the baby is breastfed, the mother should avoid eating foods that are too greasy and fatty; Give your child a warm bath with ginger water because the steam can loosen the fluid in the nose, making it easier for the baby to blow out, or make it easier for the mother to clean it with a nasal aspirator;
Day of Nghinh Huong acupoint: Also known as Tung Duong acupoint, Nghinh Huong acupoint, which has the effect of clearing the soul, clearing fire, dissipating heat, ... helps treat rhinitis, stuffy nose, runny nose,... The acupoints are located right on the sides of the nose, on the nasolabial folds, about 1cm away from the wings of the nose. When a child has a blocked nose, runny nose, parents should use their fingertips to massage incense on both sides of the nose for 1-2 minutes. Parents should pay attention not to use too much force. Every day, the mother can perform the child's acupuncture point massage 5-7 times depending on the severity of the disease; Apply a little cajeput oil or eucalyptus oil on the soles of the baby's feet, massage for a few minutes, maybe massage the baby's back and chest; Before the baby sleeps, the baby should put on socks to keep warm; Put your baby to sleep with his head elevated to prevent the nasal discharge from flowing back into the nose, causing stuffy nose. Instead, the snot comes out, helping the baby feel more comfortable and sleep better.

Following the above instructions will help treat a runny nose and sneezing effectively for children. In case the child has a fever accompanied by symptoms of a runny nose, sneezing, in addition to nasal drops with physiological saline, parents should give the child fever-reducing drugs and antibiotics as prescribed by the doctor.
To prevent nasopharyngeal diseases for children, parents need to keep the baby warm, especially the throat and limbs in the cold season. At the same time, parents should add vitamins and iron to the child's diet. In particular, parents should keep the air in the child's room dry and ventilated; do not expose your baby to pollen, dust or tobacco; Encourage children to increase exercise to improve the body's resistance.

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