Question

An 11-year-old child is suffering from hypertrophy of the inferior turbinates and a deviated nasal septum, occasionally experiencing symptoms of nasal congestion. What are the appropriate treatment methods?

Answer

  1. Before going to bed each night, soak your feet in hot water for 20 minutes, drink a cup of honey ginger water until slightly sweating, and then rub or knead the sole of your feet 300 to 500 times. After that, press the outer side of the big toe for 5 minutes on both feet. Finish by drinking some plain water.
  2. Increase urination and consistently perform the aforementioned actions daily to prevent nasal congestion caused by colds. Do not rush to remove your clothes when you sweat; let the sweat evaporate naturally. Eat a light, soft, and warm diet, engage in moderate exercise, and drink plenty of water.
  3. If symptoms are severe, use a warm towel to apply heat to the bridge of the nose or gently rub your forehead to relieve nasal congestion. If there is no fever, you can ignore it; it is usually improved within a week after a cold.