What to do if a child has a stuffy nose and cough? What are the causes of a stuffy nose and cough in a child?

Children with nasal congestion and cough are very uncomfortable. Parents can use a hot and wet towel to apply to the nose to rinse the child's nose, and prepare a humidifier to adjust the temperature and humidity ratio in the room. If the situation is more serious, atomization treatment is required. Some parents also use the massage method of wasps entering holes and flying through the air to relieve nasal congestion and cough, which is also effective.

Although it seems sunny these two days, the temperature has not risen much, and the temperature difference is getting bigger and bigger. Coupled with the frequent fog, various viruses are ready to go out. If you don't pay attention, your child will cough and have a runny nose. So, what should I do if my child has a stuffy nose and cough?

1. Apply a hot and wet towel to the base of the nose

This method can moisten the nasal cavity and facilitate the discharge of mucus. And for younger babies, try to use the side-lying position when sleeping.

2. Drink plenty of water

Drinking more water can dilute the mucus and facilitate its discharge. Not only drinking water, but also warm juice, milk, porridge, etc. are all good ways to replenish water.

3. Nasal irrigation

After nasal irrigation, the nasal cavity can be cleaned, the nasal cavity can be kept moist, and nasal mucosal edema can be eliminated. In order to avoid aspiration, it needs to be done in a non-lying state.

4. Humidifier, air purifier

A humidifier can increase air humidity and reduce allergens (dust mites, etc.) in the air. When using an air purifier, be sure to open windows for ventilation.

5. Nebulization therapy

The drug and water are turned into "mist" and act directly on the respiratory tract, which is more effective. The drug does not enter the blood and does not increase the burden on the liver and kidneys. Atomization helps to moisten the airway and dilute sputum, which is beneficial for children to cough up sputum.

Massage method for cough

1. Wasp enters the hole

The location is in the two nostrils. The doctor holds the baby's head with his left hand, and rubs the baby's nostrils with his right index and middle fingers. It has the effect of ventilating, dispelling wind and cold, treating severe heat, and inducing sweating.

2. Flying through the air

The location is from Quchi to the fingertips. First, hold the four fingers of the sick baby's left hand with your right hand without moving, then press and jump the four fingers of your left hand from Quchi to the main tendon several times. Then hold the Yinchi and Yangchi points of the sick baby, then use your right hand to move the four fingers of the sick baby's left hand upward and outward, stretching and bending them one by one, and do this 20 to 50 times in a row. It has the effect of circulating the qi of the whole body, clearing the lungs and eliminating phlegm.

4. Shaking the Moon and Fighting Elbows

The location is at the elbow joint. The doctor first uses the left thumb and index finger to support the elbow of the baby, then inserts the right thumb and index finger into the tiger's mouth, and presses the Tianmen acupoint with the middle finger, then bends the baby's hand and shakes it up and down. About 20 to 30 times. It has the effect of smoothing qi, generating blood, and unblocking meridians.