1. Symptoms of rhinitis in babies
The main symptoms of baby rhinitis include nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, dry and itchy throat, headache, etc. In severe cases, fever and purple throat may occur. Because the baby\’s immunity is not fully developed, he is susceptible to various bacterial and viral infections, which can cause irritation of the nasal mucosa and cause rhinitis.
2. How to prevent rhinitis in babies
1. Keep the air moist: Using a humidifier can make the air humidity reach more than 40%, effectively preventing colds and nasal congestion.
2. Keep the room clean: Clean the bedroom and living room regularly to keep the air fresh.
3. Pay attention to nutritional balance: Supplement your children with nutrients such as vitamin C and zinc to enhance the body’s resistance.
4. Avoid contact with toxic and harmful substances: such as chemicals, second-hand smoke, etc.
3. Drug treatment
1. Remove allergens: If rhinitis is caused by allergies, you should try to avoid contact with allergens.
2. Drug treatment: Nasal sprays, oral anti-allergic drugs, etc. can be used for treatment, but they must be used according to the doctor\’s advice.
4. Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment
1. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment: Traditional Chinese medicine that can clear away heat and detoxify can be used for treatment, such as forsythia, honeysuckle, etc.
2. Acupuncture treatment: Stimulate the active meridians through needles, promote blood circulation and improve immunity.
5. Home care
1. Drink more water: Keeping the body moist will help restore the health of the nasal mucosa.
2. Wash your face with warm water: Wash your face with warm water every day to help remove bacteria and dirt in your nostrils.
3. Massage the nose: Gently massaging the acupuncture points on both sides of the nose can relieve nasal congestion and runny nose.
6. Under what circumstances do you need medical treatment
If your baby develops serious symptoms such as high fever, vomiting, and coughing, or continues to not improve, you need to seek medical attention in time. Do not give your baby any medicine before seeking medical attention to avoid aggravating the condition.
[Abstract] Baby rhinitis is a common childhood disease, mainly characterized by nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, etc. To prevent rhinitis in babies, you need to keep the air moist, the room clean, and the nutrition balanced. Both drug treatment and traditional Chinese medicine treatment can be carried out, but they need to be used according to the doctor\’s advice. In terms of home care, you can drink more water, wash your face with warm water, massage your nose, etc. In serious cases, timely medical treatment is required, and do not give drugs to children at will.
