What to do if a child has a cold and a runny nose? What medicine is good to take?

It is inevitable that babies will have a stuffy nose due to a cold. At this time, it is necessary to blow out the snot in order to make them feel more comfortable and recover faster. So what should we do if children have a runny nose due to a cold? What medicine should we take?

What to do if your child has a cold and runny nose

It's a big deal: Blowing your nose may be easy for you and no big deal, but for your toddler, it's a big deal and something that may seem difficult. Try to see it from his perspective.

Give it time and patience: This may be the first time your baby has done this, and it may be quite tricky for him. Give him time and patience, as your child may need constant practice to get it right.

Praise your child when appropriate: When your child does something right, praise him. Tell your child that he is doing it right and let him know that he is learning well. If your child gets stuck at a certain step, tell him what to do.

Teach your child in advance: Don’t wait until your child is sick to teach him. It is best to teach him when he does not have a stuffy nose or a cold, so that he will be able to concentrate more easily.

Dispose of toilet paper: Once you and your baby are done practicing, make sure your child throws away the used toilet paper to develop good hygiene habits and avoid spreading germs.

Tips for treating runny nose in children with cold

Teach the blowing action: To ensure that your child can blow air through his nose, let him practice with his mouth first. You can light a candle for your baby to practice the blowing action, and practice it repeatedly.

Show your child how to use the nose to control the air going in and out of the nose. Show your child how you breathe in and out, and have your child imitate you, then show your child how to blow air out through the nose.

Explain why you should learn: Explain to your child why he should learn how to blow his nose and how it can help him. Tell him that when he has a cold and a stuffy nose, he can use it to clear his nose.

Practice using tissues: Once your child has practiced enough, give him a box of tissues. Follow the previous steps to actually start practicing and organizing. Remember, it may take many times before your child can do it correctly.

Final practice phase: Make sure your child has enough practice before he gets sick with a cold. When your child does get a cold, give him toilet paper and have him go through the steps he practiced. Blowing his nose when he actually has a cold can help him understand how this helps him.

What medicine should children take for cold and runny nose

Mild cold (sneezing, runny nose): Baoyingdan (wind-cold cold), taurine granules (wind-heat cold), Zhupo Houzao powder, Xiaoer Baotaikang (wind-heat), children's cold granules, Fuganlin oral liquid, Xiaoer Jindan

Cold and cough: Houzao Niuhuang San, Baoyingdan, Children's Cold Granules, Children's Qingfei Oral Liquid (Tongrentang), Children's Cough Syrup (Drop), Qingxuan Cough Syrup

Cough, phlegm: Children's cough syrup (syrup), Qingfei Huatan granules, Mucosolvan, Children's Xiaoji Zhike oral liquid, Baoyingdan, Houzao Niuhuang powder, Jianer Qingjie liquid

Commonly used antiviral drugs: Isatis root (Chinese), Xinbolin (Western)

Commonly used anti-inflammatory drugs (antibiotics): Xi Ke Lao, azithromycin, amoxicillin, etc.

You can also use the currently popular method of Chinese medicine external plaster, which is more popular because it has better effects without syndrome differentiation, such as (Sanfu plaster for summer, Baicao Qiongjiang Yiqi plaster) and so on.

Don’t get injections if you can avoid them; use Chinese medicine instead of Western medicine; it’s best to use Chinese and Western medicine together if possible; indicate to children how to use the medicine, as it generally has serious side effects, so use it as little as possible.