Question
How to treat a one-year-old baby’s runny nose?
Answer
It is recommended to give the baby plenty of plain water, and if the baby refuses to drink plain water, add some glucose. Pay attention not to let the baby catch a cold; do not direct the electric fan or air conditioner towards the baby. Try not to use medicine as the child is still young and drugs are not easy to digest. The respiratory system of infants has not fully developed; they cannot cough up phlegm, which can easily get stuck in the throat, trachea, or even in the stomach. Parents should help the child expel phlegm in a timely manner. First, keep the indoor air fresh by opening windows regularly for ventilation. It is best to maintain the room temperature at 18-22 degrees Celsius, but be careful not to let cold wind blow directly on the child. The relative humidity should be kept between 60%-65%. You can use a damp cloth to wipe the floor to increase the humidity in the room, which is beneficial for maintaining the moist condition of the respiratory mucosa and facilitating the movement of cilia on the mucosal surface, aiding in phlegm expulsion.