Question
A parent inquired that their child began to have a clear runny nose today due to cold weather, and after giving the child Balang Gen, the runny nose increased at night. The parent wanted to know if there were other methods to control the runny nose besides medication.
Answer
A runny nose is a natural response of the body to external stimuli, common causes include the early stages of a cold, chronic rhinitis, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and nasal polyps. In children, a runny nose may be due to the irritation of cold air or foreign objects entering the nasal cavity. In the absence of other symptoms, there is usually no need for special treatment. For situations with unilateral nasal congestion accompanied by bloody mucus, it may be necessary to consider the possibility of nasal foreign objects. Additionally, sinus cysts may also cause the discharge of yellowish mucus. It is recommended to consult a doctor for further examination and diagnosis to determine the cause of the runny nose and take appropriate treatment measures.