Rhinitis or runny nose is a violation of the condition of the epithelial membranes of the nasal cavity. The disease is manifested by swelling, a feeling of congestion, the appearance of copious mucous or purulent discharge, deterioration of smell, headache, etc. At long course it is possible to develop a pathology of the respiratory function, leading to various dysfunctions of cardio-vascular system. Often, rhinitis is a manifestation of other more serious diseases:

• sinusitis, frontal sinusitis;
• otitis;
• laryngitis;
• pneumonia;
• bronchitis, etc.

In young children, rhinitis is one of the most commonly identified disorders of the upper respiratory tract. This is due to the underdevelopment of the immune system, resulting in various bacteria and viruses easily enter the child's body through the mucous membranes of the nose.

Attention! Most often, children have acute rhinitis, indicating the development in the body common disease. A runny nose in this case must be treated correctly and in a timely manner, otherwise the pathology turns into chronic form and extremely difficult to treat.

On average, rhinitis of an infectious nature lasts from 3-4 to 10 days, depending on the severity of the disease. However, in some cases, the pathology can continue for several weeks and even months. The following factors can serve as the reasons for such a violation of the well-being of the child:

1. Severe mucosal injury. Traumatic rhinitis caused, for example, by a chemical or thermal burn, can last for a long period of time. In its treatment, it is extremely important to observe measures aimed at restoring the epithelial membranes. Otherwise, the disease can become chronic.

The duration of the course of the disease largely depends on its form. Acute infectious rhinitis in children ends immediately after the relief of the inflammatory process in the body, that is, within 2-7 days. Other types of rhinitis require longer treatment. Experts distinguish four main types of the disease:

• infectious - caused by bacteria or viruses;
• vasomotor - provoked by a violation of blood circulation in the epithelial membranes of the nose;
• allergic - arising, against the background of an autoimmune reaction of the body;
• traumatic - appeared due to mechanical, chemical or thermal damage to the nasal mucosa.

The reasons for the development of each of the subspecies of rhinitis are different, so the treatment of pathologies has its own characteristics. It is very important to follow the recommendations of a specialist in order to prevent the formation of a chronic form of the disease.

Treatment of chronic infectious rhinitis

At infectious rhinitis in children, there is a pronounced swelling of the epithelial membranes of the nasal cavity, which leads to a sharp decrease in respiratory function. Because of this, the child can cry and act up a lot, sleep poorly, complain of a headache. To minimize such manifestations of the disease, patients are prescribed decongestants - drugs to narrow the blood vessels. For the treatment of children of preschool and primary school age, the following means are used:

• Vibrocil;
• Nasonex;
• Protargol;
• Sinupret, etc.

Attention! You can use vasoconstrictor drops and sprays for the treatment of protracted rhinitis for no more than 5-7 days and only as directed by a doctor. These drugs effectively stop the symptoms of the disease, but with misuse can lead to the development of vasomotor rhinitis.

If a child constantly has relapses of rhinitis, then a specialist can prescribe him drugs to strengthen the immune system:

• Anaferon;
• Interferon;
• Immunal;
• Imudon;
• Likopid.

The scheme of application and dosage of the drug in each case is determined by the doctor. At the same time, courses of treatment must be taken regularly, especially in autumn and spring, when there is a sharp increase in the incidence of respiratory infections among children.

To facilitate breathing and reduce irritation of the mucous membranes, drugs are used on plant-based. They have an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect. Such means include Kameton, Pinosol, Pinovit etc.

Attention! Before use essential oils or drops based on them, it is recommended to heat the agent to 37-38 ° C for greater effectiveness.

If therapy does not bring results, then the patient is prescribed drugs with antibacterial action. It can be sprays, ointments and drops. In severe cases, if inflammatory process goes to the deep sinuses of the nose, it is necessary to use antibiotics in tablets or injections.

To drugs local action relate:

• Isofra;
• Polydex;
• tetracycline ointment;
• Bioparox etc.

Attention! All antibacterial drugs have age restrictions. You can use funds only with the appointment of a specialist. The use of antibiotics for the treatment of children under two years of age is not recommended.

Differential diagnosis for chronic rhinitis

If, with proper treatment of rhinitis, recovery does not occur within 10-15 days, additional diagnostic measures to exclude the presence of more serious pathologies. In this case, you should seek advice from a pediatrician and an otolaryngologist. The doctor will prescribe the following studies:

1. Rhinoscopy or endoscopic rhinoscopy is a method that allows you to determine the development of sinusitis.
2. Diaphanoscopy - transillumination paranasal sinuses nose. Often performed to detect acute sinusitis.
3. Collection of discharge from the nose and throat to determine the causative agent of the disease.
4. Bacterial culture discharge from the nasal cavity.

Treatment of protracted vasomotor rhinitis

Vasomotor rhinitis is a disease that develops as reactive reaction body to reduce vascular tone. Pathology quickly takes chronic course, manifested by constant difficulty in breathing, bouts of sneezing, the appearance of scanty mucous discharge from the nose.

Attention! Vasomotor rhinitis most often occurs in people aged 25-45 years. In children, a similar pathology develops with improper decongestant therapy. This disease is also called medicinal rhinitis.

To normalize the functioning of the vessels of the nose, it is necessary to eliminate all factors provoking rhinitis. To do this, if necessary, therapy is carried out for the child's pathologies of the nasopharynx:

• sinusitis;
• tonsillitis;
• nasal polyps, etc.

If the disease is caused by a violation of the medication, then you should stop using them. In the absence of therapeutic measures vasomotor rhinitis can persist for several years, leading to disruption of trophism in the nasal mucosa.

Attention! Refusal of vasoconstrictors in vasomotor rhinitis often provokes the appearance of edema of the epithelium and, as a result, a sharp decline respiratory function. To avoid this, it is recommended to use plant-based sprays and nasal drops that do not contain xylometazoline, naphazoline and other adrenostimulants.

To reduce swelling, the following agents are used:

• Pinosol;
• Pinovit;
• Tizin Allergy;
• Allergodil spray, etc.

Also, the patient is shown drugs general action with antihistamine effect: Tavegil, Diazolin, Claritin, Erius. Mandatory part complex treatment is physiotherapy: electrophoresis, inhalation, therapy using a nebulizer, acupuncture can be used to correct the condition of children over 10-12 years old.

Treatment of persistent allergic rhinitis

Allergic rhinitis is an autoimmune reaction of the child's body to the effects of an allergen, including the manifestation of hay fever.

Attention! Pollinosis is a seasonal disease. It occurs as a result of an individual hyperreaction to the pollen of flowering plants.

This type of rhinitis is usually manifested by nasal congestion, bouts of sneezing and coughing, the appearance of abundant clear discharge from the nose, swelling of the mucous membranes, itching, etc. In the absence of therapy, a long-term allergic rhinitis can lead to the development of sinusitis, nosebleeds, a pronounced decrease in smell and bronchial asthma.

Allergic rhinitis usually affects children aged 8-12 years and occurs in about 10% of patients. Therapy in its treatment should be aimed at eliminating the allergen and reducing or completely stopping the symptoms of the disease.

Experts distinguish two main types of allergic rhinitis:

1. Seasonal allergic rhinitis is the most common type of the disease. It usually manifests itself in children at an early age: at 3-6 years. The symptomatology of the pathology manifests itself only in the spring-summer period and is due to the contact of the mucous membranes of the nose with plant pollen.
2. Year-round runny nose. This form of the disease is relatively rare in children. Signs of disturbance are equally pronounced throughout the year. With this type of rhinitis, the pathological reaction of the body is due to the constant presence of an allergy pathogen in the environment.

A characteristic feature of allergic rhinitis in children is the presence of concomitant disorders: food allergies, dermatoses, allergic bronchitis, etc. You can distinguish an infectious rhinitis from an allergic one by the following signs:

• the child's constant desire to scratch his nose;
• redness and swelling of the eyelids;
• copious liquid transparent selection from the nose;
• frequent sneezing;
• snoring or labored breathing during sleep.

It is more difficult to differentiate between vasomotor and allergic rhinitis. Often, only a specialist can accurately determine the nature of the violation after conducting tests.

Comparative characteristics of the manifestations of vasomotor and allergic rhinitis

If you have a prolonged runny nose little patient caused by an allergic reaction, it is necessary to eliminate the causative agent of rhinitis. The most common allergens are the following substances:

• fluff and feathers;
• dust, including domestic dust: on blankets, carpets, curtains, toys;
• animal hair, especially cats;
• household chemicals;
• scented candles, perfumes, cosmetics with fragrance.

It is quite difficult to independently establish the cause of the development of rhinitis, therefore, to identify the factor provoking the disease, the child is prescribed an allergy test.

Attention! Infants are particularly sensitive to the effects of various stimuli. Therefore, the room where a small child is constantly located should not be listed potential allergens.

Therapy of rhinitis in this case can take from 3-6 days to several weeks. For a quick recovery, you need to follow some recommendations:

1. Carry out daily wet cleaning in the house where the patient is located.
2. Ventilate the room regularly for 10-15 minutes in winter and 30-40 minutes in summer.
3. Spend enough time with your child fresh air.
4. Eliminate potential allergens from consumption: citrus fruits, honey, carbonated sweet drinks, chocolate.
5. To wash baby clothes, use special hypoallergenic powder or soap.
6. Carry out a course of treatment antihistamines by doctor's prescription: Claritin, Clemastine, Cetrin etc.

If this type of rhinitis is detected in a child, it is necessary to contact an allergist and in the future regularly visit him for a preventive examination.

To prevent the recurrence of the disease, the patient's immunity should be strengthened:

1. Make sure your child gets enough sleep and rest.
2. Conduct courses of vitamin therapy.
3. Enroll your child in the sports section, swimming pool.

Treatment of protracted traumatic rhinitis

Traumatic rhinitis is one of the types of rhinitis that has developed as a result of mechanical, chemical or thermal damage to the epithelial membranes of the nasal cavity. As a result of such a lesion, the mucous membranes begin to produce more secretion than is necessary. Often with rhinitis, the nasal cavity is affected on one side.

Prolonged traumatic rhinitis in young patients usually occurs due to exposure of the epithelium to hot or toxic vapors. Therefore, to prevent the development of this pathology, household chemicals should be kept out of the reach of children.

Traumatic rhinitis is manifested by a number of characteristic symptoms:

• dryness of the epithelial membranes in the nasal cavity and pharynx;
• sneezing, coughing, hoarseness;
• the appearance of abundant colorless discharge from the nasal cavity, which after 2-3 days acquires a mucopurulent character;
• itching in the nose and above the upper lip;
• possible headache, lacrimation, lethargy.

To relieve swelling of the mucous membranes, decongestants are used for 3-4 days:

• Nasonex;
• Protargol;
• Tizin Xylo and others.

Also, to prevent dryness of the nose, you can use sea buckthorn oil, Bepanten or Panthenol ointments. If traumatic rhinitis is caused by surgery, then as part of complex therapy it is necessary to apply antimicrobials: Isofra, Polydex, Bioparox.

Attention! With this type of rhinitis, it is forbidden to carry out various physiotherapeutic measures that involve thermal effect on the epithelial lining of the nose. This can lead to a worsening of the patient's condition.

Rhinitis is the most commonly reported upper respiratory tract disorder in children. Fine acute form This disease stops 5-7 days after the first signs appear. If the runny nose becomes protracted, you should contact a pediatrician or an otolaryngologist and establish the cause of the ailment. Properly selected therapy will quickly and effectively cure a child from rhinitis.

Video - Runny nose and cold medicines

The protracted course of the inflammatory process of the mucosa manifests itself in the child as a constant. To normalize the quality of life and relieve symptoms, it is important to differentiate the etiology of rhinitis in a timely manner, to correctly select the treatment with pharmaceuticals.

The article provides an overview of the aggressive factors that provoke this clinical condition, and recommendations for parents on what to do if the baby constantly has snot.

Snot is rare independent disease . More often, their development is preceded by an allergic reaction, an infectious lesion of the upper respiratory tract. The nasal mucosa performs a barrier function, preventing the penetration of foreign agents into the nasal cavity.

The direct impact of aggressive factors destabilizes the work of the protective mechanism, reduces the activity of the mucociliary apparatus, provokes inflammation and swelling of soft tissues, and abundant production of secretory discharge.

Constant snot gives the child discomfort, prevents full nasal breathing

If you do not limit contact with the irritant, the runny nose becomes protracted.

Possible causes of a very frequent runny nose in a child:

• allergies. When exposed to antigens, the body reacts with increased production of biogenic amine, serotonin and bradykinin, which contribute to mucus hypersecretion. Sensitize mucociliary clearance of plant spores, dust, pet hair, household chemicals, food products. At allergic reaction clinical picture complements lacrimation, coughing, itching and burning inside the nose, redness of the skin.
• Bacterial and viral ENT diseases. The activation of infectious pathogens is preceded by hypothermia, a state of immunosuppression. Upon contact with microorganisms, the mucosa produces a nasal secret that contains an antimicrobial substance.
• Vasomotor disorders. The neuroreflex mechanism occurs with sudden thermal changes, inhalation of cold or hot air, against the background of emotional shock, excessive physical exertion. The tone of the vascular wall is disturbed by diseases of the endocrine, cardiovascular, and nervous systems.
• Unfavorable climatic conditions, toxic effects of industrial emissions, chemical compounds. In such an environment, the mucosa is subjected to systematic irritation, which increases the likelihood of developing chronic rhinitis.
• immunodeficiency state. A weakened defense mechanism is not able to withstand the attack of pathogens. They reach the inner shell, then radiate to healthy organs and systems. The result is frequent and prolonged colds, which are accompanied by a constant flow of snot from the nose, the migration of pathology from the catarrhal stage to the chronic one.
• Changes in the bone and cartilage structure of the nose. Violate the natural sanitation of the nasal cavity, which predisposes the growth and reproduction of pathogenic microflora congenital anomalies, narrow nasal passages, deviated septum.
• benign growths(, white seals, papillomas,). At active phase growth neoplasms increase in size, completely blocking the channels of communication of the nasal cavity with the outside world. The accumulation of sputum in the projection of the nose is a favorable environment for the vital activity of infectious agents, thereby maintaining inflammation in the nasopharynx.
• Unsystematic use vasoconstrictor drops . Alpha-adrenergic blockers in the composition of sympathomimetics have pernicious influence on the activity of the ciliated epithelium, which leads to a violation of the outflow of muconasal secretion, drug-induced rhinitis.

Important! Liquid transparent snot in a newborn up to 3 months do not require treatment. In medicine given state marked . In this way, the mucous membrane adapts to new environmental conditions.

With a prolonged runny nose, a child has a risk of developing complications in violation of the dynamic growth process, biological maturation of the baby, changes in the structure of the facial skeleton, inflammation of the larynx, bronchi, and lungs.

It is important to apply for medical care at the first pathological symptoms, carry out treatment with a full course until the disappearance of clinical manifestations.

How to treat a constant runny nose in a child

The success of therapeutic measures depends on how competently and accurately the causes of prolonged snot in a baby are determined. To form a diagnosis, the otolaryngologist performs instrumental (rhinoscopy, radiography) and laboratory research(biochemistry and complete blood count, allergy tests, swab from the nasal cavity).

To stabilize the baby it is necessary to create favorable conditions:

• control humidity(50-60%) and temperature regime in room(during the day t varies from 20 to 22⁰С, for night sleep it drops to 18⁰С). To maintain the microclimate, use a humidifier, air conditioner or ventilate the room, hang wet towels at the head of the bed (during the heating season on batteries);
• regular wet cleaning. These measures reduce the concentration of irritating agents and dust in the room, facilitate breathing, improve children's sleep;
• provide plentiful drink (natural juices, fruit drinks, compotes, tea, alkaline water without gas). The liquid washes away toxic waste products of pathogenic strains, normalizes the water-salt balance in each cell;
• increase the height of the head of the bed with an extra pillow. This posture improves sputum discharge, facilitates nasal breathing;
• balance nutrition. Prepare easily digestible food for the child, refuse spices, pickles, smoked meats and marinades. Limit the use of confectionery and bakery products. To saturate the body with vitamins and microelements, focus on fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy products, lean varieties meat and fish;
• spend more time outdoors if the child's condition allows. For physiological sanitation of the cavity, the baby must be outside for at least 60-90 minutes.

Advice! When a baby is sick, it is very important to continue breastfeeding. With mother's milk, he receives protective elements, the body's resistance to aggressive factors is formed.

During the period of exacerbation of viral diseases, avoid crowded places, vaccinate in a timely manner, and take antiviral drugs at the first suspicion of respiratory diseases.

Causes of a prolonged runny nose in children

Medical assistance

Stop the causes of prolonged rhinitis without pharmaceuticals difficult. How to treat and what to do if a child has constant runny nose determined by the attending physician.

Having differentiated the etiology of the lesion of the upper respiratory tract, the otolaryngologist selects medicines taking into account physiological features patient (weight, height, history, general condition).

A possible list of pharmacotherapy is formed by the following groups:

• Solutions based on isotonic sea water:"", "Humer", "No-Sol". They enrich the mucosa with useful trace elements, prevent drying out and crusting, increase the aeration of the sinuses, and accelerate the regeneration of soft tissues.
• Vasoconstrictor:"", "", "Nazol Baby". Temporarily relieve nasal breathing, stop the symptoms of rhinorrhea, eliminate inflammation, reduce spasm in smooth muscle. The therapeutic course is limited 3-5 days, in severe cases it is possible to use up to 10 days.
• Antihistamines:"Loratadin", "Allergodil", "Fenistil", "Zodak". They block the development of allergic reactions, reduce the production of biogenic amine, reduce swelling of the mucosa, and have an antipruritic effect.
• Antibacterial:"", "", "", "Flemoxin". Nasal sprays exhibit a local effect, are intended for the sanitation of the nasal cavity, and are active against gram-positive and gram-negative strains. use from 5 to 10 days.
• Homeopathic: Arsenicum, Allium Cepa, Aconitum, Oscillococcinum. Effective in combination with the main therapy. natural composition has few contraindications. They have an anti-inflammatory effect, increase the level of interferon in the blood, trigger protective and immune processes inside the body.
• Glucocorticosteroids:"", "", "Flixonase". Steroid components improve the quality of nasal breathing, stop the inflammatory process, and reduce soft tissue swelling.

Advice! Reduce intensity pain, normalize body temperature will help antipyretic syrup "Nurofen".

Constant runny nose good amenable to physiotherapy. To eliminate the symptoms of rhinorrhea, the doctor prescribes a course from 5 to 12 sessions UHF procedures, ultraviolet irradiation, massage reflexogenic areas.

To make an accurate diagnosis, you will need the medical participation of an otolaryngologist, if necessary, an allergist and an immunologist

With mucosal atrophy, the problem is solved by cryotherapy, laser coagulation, endoscopic intervention. Adenoids and polyps are often removed surgically.

Conclusion

A prolonged runny nose indicates pathological changes in the upper respiratory tract. Inflammation requires medical involvement to determine the destabilizing factor, make a diagnosis, and choose a treatment method.

If there is a constant runny nose in a child, what to do in this case? This question is often asked by parents. First of all, it should be understood that such symptoms appear in children with rhinitis, that is, when the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity becomes inflamed. To start the right treatment this disease, you should find out the forms and causes of the disease and only after taking any action.

Why there is a constant runny nose in children

A disease such as rhinitis can cause a lot of inconvenience, so every effort should be made to eliminate it. But first, the doctor must establish the causes of the disease. So, rhinitis can be catarrhal, atrophic, hypertrophic and vasomotor. Such forms depend precisely on the causes of the disease.

If we talk about the catarrhal form, then it is chronic and occurs if the disease has not been completely eliminated. In this case, the mucosa is destroyed by harmful microorganisms, which can also weaken the immune system. child's body. With this ailment, a headache may appear, the sense of smell worsens, the nose is constantly stuffed up, nasal breathing is disturbed, and mucous discharge from the nose often occurs.

If we talk about hypertrophic rhinitis, then such a violation appears in the nasal cavity when pathological growth fabrics. This happens when, for one reason or another, the nasal septum is curved, and also if the patient uses constantly vasoconstrictor drops. Such a pathology also develops when a person is in a gassed or dusty place for a long time.

Symptoms in this form are similar to the previous one, that is, they manifest themselves in the form of headaches, a scattered state, fatigue. Hypertrophic view the disease leads to the fact that the sense of smell is disturbed and the timbre of the voice changes, the patient suffers from abundant mucous secretions, which are permanent.

When atrophic rhinitis appears in children, it is very difficult to talk about the causes here, since medical professionals cannot firmly state the factors that provoke it. However, it is generally accepted that this form makes itself felt after injuries. Such a pathology occurs when a child has frequent rhinitis or an operation was performed in the nasal cavity. A violation also develops under the influence of other factors, for example, an unfavorable climate.

If the runny nose is atrophic, then it will still be accompanied by dryness and constriction in the nose, where, as a rule, crusts form. The patient loses his sense of smell, bleeding appears.

When children fall ill with vasomotor rhinitis, this means that they have a disturbed tone in vascular wall. It can be caused by various diseases. For example, such as hypotension, neurocirculatory dystonia, some endocrine ailments. During the pathology, nasal congestion occurs, which has an alternating character (either the right or the left nasal passage is blocked).

It should be noted that all forms of the common cold, which were listed above, not only have different character but also require a different therapeutic approach. For this reason, only a doctor should deal with the diagnosis of the disease, as well as the treatment of the common cold in children, because if the methods for eliminating rhinitis are incorrect, this will only aggravate the situation and cause serious complications.

How to act with a constant runny nose in a child

If a common runny nose in a child develops into an annoying problem, then parents should pay attention to this. Special attention. Most often, both in children and in adults, such a disease manifests itself in the autumn or winter time. This phenomenon will not necessarily be caused by a particular disease. This ailment can make itself felt after hypothermia or in an unhealthy climate, as well as as a result of a respiratory infection (flu).

It is the kids who suffer the most from this pathology, because they cannot influence the situation on their own or complain about feeling unwell. Therefore, in this scenario, parents should take the common cold more seriously, as it can appear during chronic inflammation nasal mucosa.

How to make sure that a runny nose in a child does not have a permanent character? To begin with, it is necessary in the treatment of frequent rhinitis to do a thorough cleaning of the nasal passages. To do this, you should wash the sick baby's nose as often as possible, or let him blow his nose from time to time. Moisturizing the nasal cavity also plays a very important role. important role, because dryness can form unpleasant crusts.

By the way, to moisten the moves, you don't need to buy too expensive means. Ordinary mineral or sea water (brine) is enough. Often with such a disease, irritation of the mucous membrane also develops. To prevent this from happening, you can use an oil solution, which should include vitamins E and A.

Several times a day, the baby needs to instill special drops that have a vasoconstrictive effect. But these drugs must be handled with extreme caution.

So, before use, you should read the instructions for the medication, since some of them can be addictive in children, so they are not recommended to be used more than five days in a row. However, if the treatment is organized correctly, then there is nothing to be afraid of.

After the above procedure with a vasoconstrictive effect is carried out, it will be necessary to apply the appropriate ointment or drops. But in any case, it should be understood that the drugs do not need to be selected independently, this must be done after consulting a doctor. This rule also applies to antibacterial drops, which are important when purulent discharge appears.

As for preventive measures, special attention should be paid to the choice of clothes in which the baby is during walks, and shoes. He should always have dry feet, he should not be too hot or cold. After a walk, it is imperative to examine the child's legs and make sure that they are not wet and cold. Otherwise, timely application of appropriate measures is important. So, you just need to put the crumbs in the bath with hot water, or let him hold his legs for some time in a special bath, where mustard will be added. A glass of warm milk with the addition of a small amount of honey will also be useful.

In addition, the child should not be in contact with children who have a cold.

As a preventive measure, strengthening immunity with the help of a balanced diet is perfect, which must necessarily include dairy products, vegetables and fruit salads, meat and fish products.

Physical exercise also has a positive effect on a growing body. But if it is noticed that the child's immunity is significantly weakened, then you need to contact the pediatrician. He, in turn, will prescribe suitable immunomodulators, which are of a natural nature. It can be garlic or red clover, St. John's wort or celandine, and many other means.

In addition, in order for the therapy to be more effective, you should pay attention to the position in which the baby falls asleep. The headboard should be raised, that is, it should be done so that the child's torso is higher than the legs. To do this, you can simply put a pillow.

Thanks to this simple method, the outflow of mucus occurs more quickly and freely. In addition, if the approach to eliminating this disease is correct, then a runny nose will not only not threaten the health of the crumbs, but will never happen again.

How to cure a constant runny nose in a child?

Answers:

Vitaly Fedas

Do not forget that a runny nose can also be allergic, as a protective reaction of the body to an antigen of any genesis. You should consult an allergist, do allergy tests and look for allergens at home later, as well as get rid of them (carpets can be, upholstered furniture, various toys, pets, dust, books, etc.).
First of all, check if the child is allergic to conifers: for this, buy at the pharmacy aromatic oil fir or thuja and a tiny drop, apply on the inner surface of the child's forearm in the middle third, after 20 minutes, see if there is redness, swelling, bump, rashes, if not, there is no allergy. The child can be taken to the area with coniferous plantations. Air impregnated with phytoncides, coniferous resins and ozone will be curative.
You can take him to a mountainous area, where the ICP should drop. Yes, and allergens in the forest and in the mountains - a-a-a-a-a-much less.
And I’ll also give you one old-fashioned recipe (doctors only pass it on to each other, it’s not written in any reference book), after you check in the same way whether the child is allergic to iodine. Only dilute iodine with water 1:5 before dropping on the forearm.
Many people with this simple recipe cure chronic runny nose and even sinusitis.
What is the purpose of interferon? What did the nose swab do? Planted staphylococcus aureus? Or what?
And why is the ICP elevated? Was there a birth injury?
You need a competent specialist. Preferably a pediatrician. If you are in Kyiv, I can give you associate professors and professors from the Department of Pediatrics in Kyiv medical school. I think it will help your child.
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Andri

Beetroot juice is a very good remedy for a cold .... squeeze and instill 3 times a day (for a child, do not dilute the juice with a little water).

Lena

try su-jok therapy. this is Chinese method impact on certain points by pressure. in my family the device from "Zepter" has got accustomed. called bioptron, heals with light. flush with salt water from a syringe while holding the child over the tub. and try aquamaris drops. just look at the age.

Motylek

Drops, including aquamaris, with slight congestion and saline solutions help, but not with chronic. And it is necessary to rinse in general in the office of an ENT doctor, find a COLONCH plant, the juice of which is instilled into the nose 1 drop at a time, first the child sneezes, then it goes away, or DIOXIDIN also a little bit. On the other hand, it may be an allergic reaction to something, it is necessary to do an allergy test. The infectious disease doctor told us about snot that this is a protective reaction of the body to infection. Consult with an infectious disease specialist.
Allergy testing is great. You can make them endlessly and on needles and on larch and on yolk and on dust, etc. And it is necessary to remove symptoms from the baby as soon as possible. Another tip: aloe juice, you can not even dilute with water 1-2 drops in the nose. Watch the child carefully for swelling or spasms. Didn't pay attention to ICP. Urgently to the manuologist-neurologist, we have the same history, one to one, this absolutely cannot be ignored. ICP should be urgently removed so that by the age of 1 you will not have cerebral palsy (God forbid). This scared us a lot. We are still under the supervision of a neurologist.
There will be questions, write. Unfortunately, in this area of ​​​​experience we have more than enough.

Persistent runny nose: causes and treatment of persistent runny nose

A persistent runny nose can be an independent disease. Often a runny nose is aggravated in winter, autumn, because the body adapts to climate change. severe runny nose occurs with an acute respiratory viral infection, if it is not treated in time, over time it will develop into a chronic form.

Causes of persistent runny nose

The symptom is accompanied by a headache, the nose is rubbed and becomes red. Persistent rhinitis is inflammatory reaction nasal mucosa. Most often, a runny nose is provoked by a viral infection.

Causes of persistent runny nose include:

• Sharp temperature changes.
• Abuse of spicy food.
• The negative impact of tobacco smoke.
• Unfavorable ecological situation.

A constant runny nose can be triggered by adenoids, a foreign body entering the nose. Chronic rhinitis often occurs as a result of trauma to the nose, deviations in the septum. In some situations, a persistent runny nose is caused by an allergic reaction, swelling, or polyps in the nose.

A constant runny nose is especially dangerous for a child; it negatively affects their lifestyle. The child is not eating well, cannot sleep, it is difficult for him to breathe.

Forms of a constant runny nose

• catarrhal form appears due to the fact that the runny nose was not cured. Harmful bacteria lead to the destruction of the nasal mucosa. If a runny nose is not treated in time, everything can end up with problems with the immune system. With this form, a strong headache occurs, a person's sense of smell worsens, the nose is blocked, nasal breathing is disturbed.
• Hypertrophic form occurs due to the fact that the tissues that form the bone frame grow. A persistent runny nose appears due to a deviated nasal septum. Also, the hypertrophic form develops when a person uses vasoconstrictor drops for a long time, stays in a gassed or dusty place for a long time. The patient has a constantly absent-minded state due to a runny nose, he quickly gets tired, there are problems with smell.
• atrophic form a persistent runny nose is a consequence of an injury or occurs after a nose operation. With atrophic rhinitis, dryness in the nose is observed, after which crusts begin to form. A person completely loses his sense of smell, everything ends with nosebleeds.

Vasomotor persistent runny nose

Symptoms occur when there is a disturbance vascular tone. Constant runny nose appears due to hypotension, neurocirculatory dystonia, astheno-vegetative syndrome, due to endocrine diseases. Vasomotor persistent runny nose is characterized by alternate congestion of the left and right nostrils. The sense of smell in vasomotor rhinitis is not disturbed. Only a doctor can diagnose the disease. If you do not treat a runny nose in time, serious complications will arise.

Prevention of a constant runny nose in a child

Be sure to clean the nasal passages, rinse the nose of the child. Do not forget to moisturize the nasal mucosa. To do this, use sea ​​water, saline solution. Remove irritation from the mucous membrane, moisturize it with an oil solution that contains vitamin A, E.

If the nose is very stuffy, breathing is disturbed, vasoconstrictor drops can be used. You should not get involved in them, they lead to serious complications. A person gets used to the remedy and cannot continue to do without drops.

Additionally, you need to pay attention to your position during sleep. Place a pillow higher, the upper body should be slightly raised. So the mucus will quickly and freely depart.

Consequences of a constant cold

• Decreases the immune system other diseases may develop.
• Sleep worsens and stuffy nose.
• The sense of smell is lost or reduced.

In a child, a runny nose leads to a decrease in school performance. The child is constantly lethargic and weak, gets tired quickly. It is dangerous when a chronic runny nose turns into sinusitis, sinusitis, and other inflammatory ENT diseases.

Methods for the treatment of persistent rhinitis

Folk remedies can only be used if the runny nose is not running. Most often it is an aid. Treatment will depend on the cause of the symptom. If a persistent runny nose appeared due to a viral infection, the following methods will be prescribed:

• Preparations for strengthening the immune system.
• Drops that clear the nasopharynx.
• Medicines that prevent the infection from appearing in the future.

In the case of an allergic rhinitis, drugs are prescribed that will help reduce sensitivity to various allergens. The best antihistamines are Cromoglin, Allergodil, and glucocorticosteroids - Flixonase, Nasonex. With the help of drugs, you can suppress the symptoms, prevent its further exacerbation. Pay attention to the air in the room, it should be clean. Do wet cleaning, ventilate the room as often as possible.

If you are sure that you have a constant runny nose due to allergies, you should create at home hypoallergenic conditions:

• Get rid of woolen blankets, pillows with feathers, soft toys.
• Buy an air purifier, carry out wet cleaning.
• Refuse household chemicals, use only hypoallergenic powders.
• Keep a food diary, exclude foods that can provoke an allergic reaction.
• Give up pets. Often there is an allergic reaction to cats or dogs.

In this way, a constant runny nose appears for a reason, it is provoked by a specific factor. If you do not cure rhinitis in time, it will become chronic. When you have allergic rhinitis, first find out what irritates your mucous membrane, then avoid contact with the allergen. Make sure that a constant runny nose does not develop into chronic sinusitis or sinusitis, which have serious health consequences.

Rhinitis in children: everything you need to know about the disease

Inflammation of the nasal mucosa in medicine is commonly called a runny nose or rhinitis. At first glance, nasal discharge may seem like a completely harmless phenomenon, but in fact, such a process can bring a lot of trouble and complications. That is why a runny nose in a child should be cured for another early stage its development.

Causes of rhinitis in children

The main causes of a runny nose in children are hypothermia, infectious diseases of the nose, viral colds, prolonged exposure to mechanical and thermal factors, adverse climatic conditions. Also among the most common causes of a runny nose in children is sharp drop temperatures, especially in autumn and winter. The frequent appearance of a runny nose indicates a weakening of children's immunity, so you need to take measures aimed at strengthening it.

The main manifestations of rhinitis

As a rule, when a disease occurs, both nasal passages are affected, as a result of which the child’s breathing becomes much more difficult. Children may complain to their parents about such discomfort, which are the main signs of rhinitis:

• dryness in the nose
• burning
• headache
• sneeze
• nasal congestion

In addition to these symptoms, nasal discharge begins to appear after a few days. At first they are transparent and thick, and over time they become thick and yellow-green. In children, the sense of smell partially or completely disappears, worsens taste perception sometimes the temperature rises.

Types of rhinitis in children

In pediatrics, based on the causes of the development of the disease and the nature of its course, it is customary to divide rhinitis into several types. The following classification is considered traditional:

1. Infectious rhinitis
2. allergic rhinitis
3. Vasomotor rhinitis
4. Atrophic rhinitis

often enter the nasal cavity various viruses and bacteria, causing a runny nose. With infectious rhinitis in children, the following stages of the course of the disease are observed:

• swelling of the nasal mucosa
• production of protective mucus
• change in color of secreted mucus - it becomes yellow-green and thick
• decrease in mucus secretion and complete recovery

Allergic rhinitis occurs when a child comes into contact with an allergen. In such cases, there is a burning sensation and itching in the nasal passages, accompanied by sneezing and the release of a transparent liquid. This type of runny nose can have a long, protracted nature, occurs mainly in the spring and summer, when trees and plants bloom. Often the infectious type of the disease is accompanied by pain in the eyes, lacrimation, nasal congestion. The vasomotor type is observed in healthy people immediately after recovery from a cold. Manifested by nasal congestion, discharge clear liquid with a change in air temperature. The cause of atrophic rhinitis is long-term use vasoconstrictor drops. Regular spasms of blood vessels lead to a disruption in the activity of the mucous membrane, which ceases to fulfill its protective function. The child develops dryness and burning in the nose, sniffling, especially during sleep.

Runny nose in newborns

The development of rhinitis in infants has its own characteristics. Their disease proceeds in a more complex form, because even a slight swelling of the mucosa closes the still too narrow nasal passages. Therefore, a runny nose in the early childhood leads to a deterioration in the feeding process, because when sucking the breast, the baby needs to periodically breathe through his mouth. This situation can lead to poor sleep, anxiety and moodiness in the child, which is associated with feeling unwell and malnutrition. Often, children experience shortness of breath and suffocation during sleep, so parents should be nearby at all times. Breathing through the mouth causes the rapid spread of the disease to the lower respiratory tract.

Possible Complications

Rhinitis in newborns and infants often leads to many complications. Pediatricians distinguish the following main complications:

1. Weight loss. Reducing the body weight of a newborn child in the course of the disease is considered the most common complication, and at the same time the safest. Nasal congestion worsens the process of breastfeeding or bottle feeding, which soon affects the baby's weight. Parents should not worry too much, because after recovery, the child will immediately regain the lost body weight.
2. Infection of the ENT organs. A prolonged runny nose in a child often causes infection of other ENT organs, resulting in otitis media, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis and other diseases.
3. Pneumonia. This is one of the most complex and dangerous diseases that occurs when sputum, saturated with bacteria, enters the lungs along with the inhaled air.
4. The formation of ulcers on the mucous membranes of the nose. Painful sores occur with a prolonged runny nose.

Stages of rhinitis in newborns

The course of rhinitis in newborns has 3 stages, each of which has its own characteristics. At the first stage, there is a narrowing of the vessels, blanching of the mucous membranes, dryness in the nose occurs. The child has symptoms such as burning in the nose and sneezing, he becomes restless. Treatment at an early stage of the common cold gives positive results in a short time, but, unfortunately, it is almost impossible to notice a runny nose at this stage. At the second stage of the disease, the vessels dilate, swelling of the mucous membranes occurs, and discharge of clear and watery mucus from the nose appears. If you look at the mucous membranes of the nose, you will notice that they acquire a red inflamed color, lacrimation occurs. Treatment at this stage is very important, since its absence can lead to the development of many complications of rhinitis. The most difficult and dangerous is the advanced stage of the common cold, which occurs when prolonged absence baby treatment. The mucus in the nasal passages thickens, acquires a yellow-green color, which makes it difficult for the child to breathe. Treatment in such situations will be difficult and lengthy.

Treatment of rhinitis in newborns

After the birth of a child in the room where he is, all the necessary conditions. First of all, the air should be cool and moderately moist, it is important to prevent dryness in the room. The room must be regularly ventilated and wet cleaned in it. Such actions will prevent the occurrence of a runny nose in the baby. But in the event of a viral infection entering the nasal passages, parents must provide their child with proper treatment. With a cold in a newborn, saline can be dripped into the nose, it moisturizes the nasal passages and thins the mucus. Pediatricians often prescribe such medications for the common cold:

• saline
• Nazivin
• interferon
• euphorbium-composite

Treatment of the common cold in children

First aid

Regardless of the type of runny nose and the stage of its course, before starting the use of medications, it is necessary to provide first aid aimed at alleviating the condition of the child. First of all, you need to do the following actions: Raise the head of the baby bed so that the baby's head is above the whole body. This will help clear the mucus that has accumulated in the nose and also prevent it from sinking into the lungs.

1. If the newborn has accumulated mucus in the nose, you can suck it out with a small pear or syringe.
2. Do not allow mucus to dry out. To do this, periodically drip saline into the spout. Such manipulations should be done as often as necessary.

Remedies for the treatment of rhinitis

In the treatment of rhinitis in children, the use of special medications often becomes inevitable. Their main action is to facilitate nasal breathing during illness. This category of medicines is usually divided into two groups - local and systemic decongestants. When using such drugs, the vessels of the nasal mucosa narrow. After their application, mucosal edema is removed and breathing is normalized. Especially their use is inevitable when it becomes necessary to treat prolonged rhinitis in children. Currently, a large number of medications are being produced, while parents should understand that all companies produce the same drug under different names. That is why, when visiting a pharmacy, you need to pay attention not to the name of the drug, but to its composition - active substance. When buying a drug, it is important to take into account the cause of the disease, its stage and nature of the course, as well as the age of the child.

Inhalation with a cold

Inhalation with a runny nose is considered the most effective method of treatment, since the medicine thus enters the nasal passages faster and performs its action. The inhaled medicine immediately has an anti-inflammatory effect on the nasal mucosa, removing puffiness and improving breathing. To carry out the procedure, you can visit a special room in the children's clinic or carry out at home by buying an inhaler. Eucalyptus is commonly used in the treatment of the common cold. To prepare such a solution, you need to pour a spoonful of grass with half a liter of water and boil in a saucepan with a closed lid for 10 minutes. Cool to 35 degrees and carry out inhalation. In the same way, you can prepare a decoction of calendula flowers. In addition, you can purchase aromatic oil for inhalation. If the child refuses such procedures, you can use an aroma lamp.

How to avoid the occurrence of rhinitis?

It is very difficult to avoid the development of colds in childhood, but, nevertheless, parents often take preventive measures to strengthen the child's body. If the child came from the street with cold hands or feet, you can do warm bath for legs. Mustard baths are considered effective, after which warm socks should be worn. At night you can drink warm milk with the addition of honey and oil, which will improve nasal breathing. For preventive purposes, many experts recommend practicing hardening a child, starting from the very early age. This approach will increase the resistance of the child's body to adverse weather conditions.

Quite a few mothers complain that their children very often suffer from a runny nose. Although it should be noted that snot in children can indicate not only the onset of a respiratory disease, but also be a symptom of another serious illness. Nevertheless, before declaring war on snot, it is worthwhile to figure out what causes them, and only after that look for effective methods of treatment.

The reasons

Runny nose (rhinitis) is an inflammation of the nasal mucosa. The human body is designed in such a way that the nose is a kind of filter that moisturizes, warms and purifies the inhaled air. The mucous membrane constantly produces mucus, which contains antimicrobial elements. Upon contact with aggressive irritants, the production of these substances increases, inflammation and swelling of the mucous membrane occurs - snot begins to flow from the nose. This is a kind of protective reaction of the body, as a rule, to viral or bacterial infections, which are activated during hypothermia or weakened immunity. Therefore, the appearance copious discharge from the nose can most often indicate the onset of a respiratory disease.

It becomes difficult for a child to breathe, especially difficult for small children. Their nasal passages are short and small, so any swelling of the mucosa complicates nasal breathing, can also create feeding difficulties, and affect children's sleep. And mouth breathing leads to overdrying of the mucosa and the transition of infection to lower divisions respiratory tract.

In the autumn-winter period, rhinitis in many children is present almost constantly. And this is really problematic not only for the child, but also for the parents. because it is wrong to ignore a prolonged runny nose, because it can cause undesirable health consequences.

For example, if with respiratory viral disease do not constantly moisten the mucous membrane, for example, with saline, then the snot in the nose will thicken and dry out (due to high temperature diseased or incorrect humidity level in the room). Thus, the mucus in the nose will stop working as an antimicrobial agent and turn into rich in protein a substance in which bacteria are very comfortable to multiply. Such a transition from a viral infection to a bacterial one can be observed by changing the color of nasal discharge. From transparent, they become greenish or yellow-greenish. And here a more serious approach to treatment is already needed.

The other most common cause of lingering snot is allergies. Allergic rhinitis can last even several weeks in a row. At the same time, apart from snot, the child has no other symptoms. Although sometimes allergic rhinitis can also be accompanied by skin rashes, allergic lesions of the bronchi, digestive system.

Here, the most important task for the parent is to determine the source of the allergy and remove it from the living space of the child. To do this, you need to observe where and under what circumstances the child's runny nose intensifies: at home or on the street. Anything can be harmful: plant pollen, dust, animal hair, the smell of a new laundry detergent, tobacco smoke, a new product introduced into the diet, and the like.

If it was not possible to independently identify the allergen, then you should seek the advice of an allergist doctor. Based on the results of several tests, the specialist will be able to determine what exactly causes the allergy and prescribe treatment. As already mentioned, the main thing in the fight against allergic rhinitis is the elimination of the allergen. In addition, the specialist may prescribe topical antihistamines in the form of drops or nasal products, as well as systemic drugs to prevent allergic reactions in the future. The doctor can prescribe not only synthetic drugs, but also homeopathic remedies well proven. Also, during an exacerbation of the disease, the doctor may advise taking sorbents that will help remove allergens from the body.

Another one worth mentioning probable cause lingering runny nose in children, which concerns the smallest. Often a slight clear discharge from the nose accompanies the process of teething. Pediatricians remind that teething in children is accompanied by weakened immunity, which means that the body becomes more vulnerable to viral infections. Although a long, but slight runny nose in a baby cannot be explained only by a virus, because such a symptom is not typical for the course of SARS.

Do not forget that the nose and mouth in children are closely connected by the blood supply system. When teeth are cut, the blood supply to the gums is activated. Therefore, the glands of the nasal mucosa also work more intensively, hence the extra mucus. Usually such snot is transparent and often similar in consistency to saliva. After teething, such a runny nose stops.

Less often, the cause of chronic rhinitis in children can be sinusitis, the development of polyps in the nose, adenoiditis, a foreign object entering the nose.

How to treat a persistent clear runny nose

Most important rule for parents whose child suffers from a chronic runny nose: it is not the runny nose that needs to be treated, but its cause. At the same time, it is impossible to start the situation in any way. If snot is a manifestation of SARS, then the most important thing is not to let them dry out. That is, the nasal mucosa must be constantly moisturized. saline solutions. Do not forget to clear the nose of accumulated mucus. If the child is small and does not know how to blow his nose, use aspirators. Be extremely careful and careful not to damage the mucous membrane.

The child should receive a sufficiently large amount of fluid. This will help remove toxins from the body. Parents should make sure that the room where the child is located is often ventilated, and the air in it is cool and humid. In addition, with a runny nose, it is recommended to slightly raise the head of the bed, for example, by placing a larger pillow than usual. With this position of the torso and head, the nose will not stick, and the mucus will drain more easily.

Inhalations can be quite effective for a cold. They can be carried out on the recommendation of a doctor with mineral water, medicines or essential oils.

Sometimes pediatricians prescribe vasoconstrictor drugs. They reduce the swelling of the nasal mucosa, as well as the production of mucus. But here it should be remembered that the effect of such drops and sprays, although it quickly manifests itself, but lasts only a certain time. That is, they need to be used again and again. Exceeding doses of vasoconstrictor drugs or their long-term use entails addiction and side effects. Therefore, they should be used for children only clearly on the recommendation of a doctor or according to instructions and no more than 5-7 days.

If viral rhinitis becomes bacterial (mucus becomes greenish-yellow from transparent), then the pediatrician will prescribe special antibacterial drops.

It should be remembered that a chronic runny nose in a child, especially a small one, can be a symptom of a serious illness, so consulting a specialist will not hurt.

The child constantly snot: what to do

After the runny nose has passed, and the child's health has improved, parents often wonder how to prevent persistent snot in future? If a we are talking not about allergic rhinitis, then there is only one recommendation for preventing chronic rhinitis - to change the lifestyle so that the child's immunity is strong enough:

• Do not wrap up excessively, walk more in the fresh air in any weather, temper the body, strengthen it so that it can more easily cope with ailments.
• Maintain optimal conditions in children's rooms: the air temperature should not exceed 22 ° C, and the humidity should not be below 55%. Do wet cleaning more often. It is advisable to use humidifiers, or you can install an aquarium - it will help slightly humidify the air.
• During the rise of acute respiratory infections, spend less time with the child in crowded places, avoid contact with sick people.

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A runny nose is an inflammation of the nasal mucosa, accompanied by discharge. A runny nose may indicate a child's morbidity with acute respiratory diseases or an allergic reaction to a particular irritant. Frequent runny nose may indicate chronic rhinitis. Therefore, it should not be ignored. You should not only get rid of the symptoms of a runny nose, but also find out the cause of its occurrence.

Causes of the development of a frequent runny nose in a child

Types of runny nose in children:

• Infectious rhinitis. Often caused by viruses or bacteria. Allocate acute and chronic rhinitis.
• noninfectious rhinitis. Occurs as a result of prolonged exposure to an irritant. Non-infectious or vasomotor rhinitis is divided into allergic and neuro-reflex.

The causes of the disease can be:

Cold air

Incidence

Allergy to something

Deviated septum of the nose

How to treat a frequent runny nose in a child at home?

In the autumn-winter period, rhinitis is quite frequent occurrence in children. It can be both an independent disease and a companion of the flu, acute respiratory infections or other diseases. Due to its physiological characteristics, even a slight runny nose can make it very difficult for a child to breathe. Therefore, even a slight runny nose must be properly treated. To do this, you need not only to use medications (drops, ointments, tablets), but also monitor the condition of the air in the room, proper hygiene nose and so on.

Many mothers go to extremes. Some believe that private rhinitis in a child is not a serious disease and you should not worry, it will go away on its own in a week. Others panic and use everything possible means, including pharmaceuticals. You should not panic, but you should not let everything take its course either. Proper Treatment and care will help to cope with the disease and will not lead to complications.

Tips for treating a common cold in children?

Is your baby running nose again? Sooner or later, all parents face the need to choose a remedy for a cold for a child. Meanwhile, dads and moms understand that universal means from this disease simply does not exist. Only A complex approach can help the baby overcome it unpleasant disease. Consider the main ways to deal with the disease in children.

Always make sure that the air in the room where the sick child is located is well humidified. Open windows as often as possible, ventilate, regularly do wet cleaning in the nursery. Use a humidifier to help your child recover from a runny nose. Wet diapers hung around the room can replace this device.

The nasal passages also need moisture. To do this, you can use saline or thuja oil, as well as sea water. The child's nose must be washed periodically, freeing it from accumulated mucus. The best for these purposes are such remedies for the common cold as Aqua Maris, Physiomer.

After consulting with a pediatrician, it is necessary to bury the nose with drops or use folk remedies for instillation of the nose.

Inhalation is also great way treat frequent runny nose The child has. You can do inhalations with decoctions of various herbs or with mineral water. The main thing is not to forget about the precautions. Too much hot water dangerous with scalding steam, which can damage the lungs of a child, therefore, in no case should the comfortable temperature be exceeded.

Aromatherapy and warm baths.

Warm compresses to the nose area.

Avoid hypothermia, lead healthy lifestyle life, temper and monitor nasal hygiene.

effective method against the common cold is acupressure and breathing exercises.

In case of allergic or neuro-reflex rhinitis, the child should be protected from contact with the irritant.

An important and effective remedy is a plentiful intensive drink. The baby should drink often and in large quantities. Teas, decoctions, natural juices and various fruit drinks should be used. If the cause of the disease is viral infection- it will be very useful to solder the patient with linden tea. This tea not only strengthens children's immunity It helps to expel the virus from the body.

With a runny nose, it is very difficult for a child to fall asleep. If the baby's head is horizontal, then the secreted mucus accumulates in the nose and makes it difficult to breathe freely. To avoid this, you need to try to lift the pillow. You can put another pillow, cushion or folded blanket at the head of the bed.

A proven way to treat a frequent runny nose in a child is vasoconstrictors. Many doctors themselves recommend them to reduce swelling and alleviate the condition of a sick baby. But we must not forget that these drops must be treated very carefully, observe the dosage, frequency and duration of use. If you still decide to use them, do not forget to rid the child's nose of accumulated mucus before instillation. Otherwise, the drops simply will not work.

An ancient remedy for a cold - dry mustard in children's socks - can give very, very nice results.

Combining various means, you can quickly save the baby from pain, which is what we wish you.

Even a slight manifestation of rhinitis should be treated and not ignored. However, diseases are easier to prevent than to treat. Therefore, do gymnastics, harden the body and lead a healthy lifestyle with your child. And then, all diseases will bypass you and your family.