During infancy and early childhood, the infant's immune system is not yet fully developed, making them particularly susceptible to external pathogens that can cause illness and discomfort. Common symptoms include nasal congestion, runny nose, fever, cough, etc. However, some novice parents, due to lack of parenting experience, want to know what to do if their 6-month-old baby has nasal congestion and runny nose?
If parents notice symptoms such as nasal congestion and runny nose in their 6-month-old baby, they should immediately take the baby to the hospital for a blood routine test to rule out bacterial or viral infections causing nasal congestion and runny nose. If not, it is considered a common cold and does not require oral medication for the baby.
Parents only need to keep their babies warm to prevent them from catching cold again, which can worsen the condition. Parents should encourage their babies to drink more warm water to accelerate blood circulation and dispel coldness in the body. Drinking warm water can also dilute nasal secretions. Alternatively, parents can apply a hot compress to the baby's nose and let them inhale water vapor to reduce discomfort.
At the same time, parents should encourage their babies to pay more attention to rest, which can help improve their body's resistance and promote the recovery of their health. If the baby is diagnosed with nasal congestion or runny nose caused by bacterial or viral infection, appropriate doses of antibacterial or antiviral drugs should be administered orally to the baby under the guidance of a doctor based on the examination results.
