Question
A 20-month-old child has some cold symptoms, including runny nose and severe nasal congestion, with labored breathing. What methods can be used to relieve these symptoms? If medication is needed, what should be taken?
Answer
- For nasal congestion caused by a cold, a warm and moist towel can be applied to the nose (the temperature should not be too high), twice a day for 15 minutes each time, to alleviate the symptoms.
- If the nasal congestion is due to acute sinusitis, the child’s upper respiratory infection may affect the sinus mucosa, leading to congestion, swelling, and increased secretion. In addition to nasal congestion and purulent discharge, symptoms such as fever, headache, sore throat, and mood instability may also occur. If the child has an upper respiratory infection, parents should treat it promptly and use antibiotics reasonably under the guidance of an otolaryngology doctor.