How to treat a runny nose in a child correctly?
Sinusitis treatment options vary, depending on the cause of the runny nose. And it is impossible to get rid of allergic rhinitis with the help of vasoconstrictor drops, and in case of a cold, in no case should you try to warm the nose. According to Doctor of Medical Sciences Andrei Prodeus.
If a runny nose occurs suddenly, accompanied by itching, sneezing, and redness in the eyes, it is caused by some allergen, in which case an allergist should be consulted. A different approach is required in the treatment of colds, which occurs against the background of viral infections.
“In fact, some special treatments for colds caused by SARS are not required. Rinse your child’s nose with saline. Make sure the air in the house is humidified, especially in the cold season when the heating is on. Make sure your child drinks enough clean water. So the snot It will not dry out and will be easily removed from the body.”
With nasal congestion in a child, you can not use vasoconstrictor drops and all kinds of folk methods. Heating the nose and instilling onion or garlic juice can be dangerous.
