Children's bodies are relatively weak, and if parents are not careful, their children may fall ill. And colds, fever, and diarrhea can be considered the most common illnesses in babies. When children catch a cold, they may have symptoms of runny nose and prolonged coughing. So, what should I do if my baby has a runny nose and cough?
Babies who experience symptoms such as runny nose and cough are mostly caused by a cold. At this time, some medications can be used to alleviate the symptoms. However, parents should take their children to the hospital for examination and then seek medication from a doctor instead of self administering medication to avoid side effects.
Parents can take their children to take a steam bath and turn on the hot water in the bathroom to fill it with steam. Children can effectively improve their symptoms of runny nose by staying inside for about 10 minutes or giving them a hot bath. After the baby comes out of the bathroom, parents should pay attention to keeping the child warm.
Parents should encourage their children to drink more water, which is very helpful in relieving symptoms such as cough and runny nose. You can also feed your child some honey water, which can not only relieve cough but also improve sleep quality. Although honey water has a good cough stopping effect, it is not suitable for children under one year old to drink.
The baby is still too young to blow their nose on their own. If nasal mucus is not cleared in time, it is not conducive to the elimination of toxins from the body and can also affect the child's normal breathing. Therefore, parents should help their baby blow their nose.
