What Chinese medicine should children take for cold and runny nose

Children with runny nose due to cold can take Chinese patent medicine suitable for children, such as children's cold granules, children's heat-clearing and detoxifying oral liquid and Yinqiao detoxifying granules. At the same time, the effect will be better with a reasonable diet and care. If the symptoms continue to worsen, seek medical attention in time.

1. Analysis of the causes of runny nose in children with cold

Children's colds are usually caused by viral infections, and the accompanying runny nose may be related to the following factors:

1) Viral cold: The cold virus stimulates the nasal mucosa, causing inflammation and increased secretions, leading to a runny nose.

2) Allergic factors: Runny nose in some children may be caused by allergic rhinitis, so care should be taken to distinguish them.

3) Stimulation from environmental factors: Dry air, increased dust or cold weather will increase nasal secretions.

Before treatment, it is necessary to clarify whether the runny nose is caused by a cold to prevent misdiagnosis. If the symptoms are severe or the fever persists, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time.

2. Recommend three Chinese patent medicines for treatment

The following are Chinese patent medicines suitable for children with cold and runny nose:

1) Children's Cold Granules: The main ingredients are honeysuckle, forsythia, etc., mostly used for runny nose, sore throat and other symptoms caused by wind-heat cold. Usage is to take with warm water, and the dosage is adjusted according to the child's age.

2) Children's Qingrejiedu Oral Liquid: It is suitable for fever, cough and runny nose caused by wind-heat cold, and has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. Take it according to the dosage instructions. During the medication, observe whether the child has allergic reactions.

3) Yinqiao Jiedu Granules for Children: The medicine contains ingredients such as honeysuckle, forsythia, and mint, which can effectively relieve cold symptoms caused by exogenous wind-heat, including runny nose and nasal congestion. For mild symptoms, it can be taken for a short period of time to observe the effect.

3. Life care and diet support

1) Diet adjustment: During the cold period, prepare light and easily digestible food for your child, such as millet porridge and white radish soup. Supplement with fruits rich in vitamin C, such as oranges and strawberries, but avoid eating foods that are too cold.

2) Nasal cleaning: Use saline or a nasal rinser to clean the child's nasal cavity moderately to help relieve the discomfort caused by nasal congestion and excessive secretions.

3) Maintain indoor humidity: In winter, you can use a humidifier to maintain moist air to avoid dry environment that irritates the nasal cavity and aggravates runny nose.

4. Pay attention to the timing of observation and medical treatment

If a child has a runny nose due to a cold for more than 3 days, or is accompanied by symptoms such as a persistent high fever and poor mental state, the child should be taken to the hospital for examination in time to rule out secondary infections or other diseases.

Although runny nose is a common phenomenon in children, it is necessary to choose Chinese patent medicine according to the condition, and strengthening care and environmental adjustment will help the recovery. If the symptoms cannot be relieved, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible to ensure the healthy growth of your child.