Question

My child always breathes through their mouth during sleep, and I don’t know why. Past treatment and results: No treatment has been received. Desired assistance: Does my child have rhinitis, and what detailed examinations are needed?

Answer

Parents are advised to use warm saltwater drops in the child’s nostrils or to use a cotton swab dipped in warm saltwater to moisten the nasal passages, then suction out the secretions after a few minutes. Also, a damp cloth can be used for cold compress on the nose to keep the nasal passages clear. For older children, about 5 centimeters of scallion white can be soaked in yellow wine, then gently inserted into the nostrils.