Question

How should one deal with a child’s cold and nasal congestion?

Answer

When a child experiences nasal congestion due to a cold again, you can use a warm towel to apply heat to the nose, which helps to dilate the nasal passages. Additionally, you can use a baby cotton swab dipped in baby oil to gently clean away mucus and boogers. There are also nasal aspirators available on the market. However, it is important to treat the symptoms of the cold promptly to avoid recurrent episodes that could cause discomfort to the child. Maintain a regular schedule, take good care of cold prevention and warmth, eat light and soft foods, keep the indoor air circulating, and drink plenty of hot water to ensure that the illness does not recur.