The mucous membrane of the nose performs very important functions. Cilia in the nostrils delay dust, small particles and bacteria. In addition, the mucous membrane is rich in blood vessels, thanks to the work of which the air passing through the nose is warmed.
With a runny nose, the work of this system is broken. Coryza is dangerous not so much by itself, as by the complications that it causes. At kids the appetite decreases, weight falls, the general physical development is late. A rhinitis can end with a pharyngitis, a tonsillitis, and in the worst case - even a pneumonia.
To know how to treat a runny nose, you need to find out its nature.
Physiological cold
As a rule, it happens in crumbs up to 2 months. At this time, the body conducts some sort of tests to choose the optimal "mode of operation." The main thing is not to interfere, because by starting with medicines to dry the mucous membrane, we are knocking down natural regulation.The body will decide that moisture still does not produce enough, and will begin with redoubled force If there are no other symptoms of cold, it is not necessary to treat - most likely, the baby has a physiological runny nose. Another manifestation of such a cold is that the crumbs on the street in cold weather constantly flow from the nose. And if it comes into heat The room, the rhinitis stops, and no treatment is needed.
Allergic rhinitis
It arises from the ingress of allergens into the body. As a rule, the most common of them are pollen of plants, animal hair particles, household chemicals and a number of food products. Treatment of only a runny nose does not make sense. It is necessary to eliminate the cause and conduct treatment, which will appoint an allergist.
Viral cold
The most common symptom of various colds. To treat a runny nose is not to dry the mucous membrane, because the mucus is also a kind of medicine. So, the nose is trying to get rid of the virus. Therefore, the main task is to prevent nasal congestion. The main problem of treating a common cold in children is their inability to blow themselves up.
We are treated at home
Doctors advise to use medicines no longer than 3 days and 2 times a day, they only remove the swelling of the mucous, causing at the same time addiction. And what if the cold lasts about a week? Combine the physician-appointed therapy with folk remedies.
To facilitate breathing, you can brew in your nose decoctions, infusions, solutions, even mother's milk.
Fizrastvor - 1 teaspoonful. a spoonful of salt (food or sea, but without aromatic additives) per 1 liter of boiled water. You can drip for children from birth to 3-4 drops in each nasal passage.
1 teaspoonful. spoon mixture of herbs calendula and yarrow pour 1 cup of water and 20 minutes, insist on a water bath. Drip for 1-2 drops. Suitable for children from 3 months.
Honey dilute with warm boiled water in a ratio of 1: 2. Suitable for children from 6 months, not allergic. Drip 2 drops each.
Mother's milk drip 1-2 drops after each feeding.
Steam inhalations are suitable for children older than 3 years. In younger children, they can cause a mucous burn. For inhalations use eucalyptus, chamomile, mint, oak bark, raspberry leaves, mother-and-stepmother and potatoes. A good effect is given by inhalation with baking soda.
How to carry out inhalation? Grass the grass with boiling water. Ask the child to bend over the bowl and breathe the steam. For greater effect, cover the baby's head with a towel. Stay close to the baby! The duration of the procedure is 7-10 minutes.
Can we take a bath?
For the baby bath 20-25 g of dry herbs will be needed, for a large one - 50 g. Here you can use a birch leaf, yarrow, sage, althea root, calendula. It is necessary to pour the collection with boiling water and let it brew. It is worth remembering that the bath should be warm (+37 ° C). Duration - not less than 15 minutes.
Do not forget about foot baths . Baths are suitable for older children who can sit on the ground for more than 10 minutes. Take 1 table. spoon collection (leaves of birch, eucalyptus, pine) and pour 2 liters of water. Sit the child, for example, in front of the TV, or better read the book to him. Do not forget to pour hot water gently. Babies over 3 years can add mustard powder (1 table, spoon without top to 6 liters of water). The best effect is achieved after 20 minutes. Then wipe the legs, put on warm little socks and put him to bed. Repeat the tubs daily for 5 days.
Wrapping and grinding can be used from birth. For the procedure, any vegetable oils suitable for adding several drops of essential oils (cypress, lavender, eucalyptus) should be suitable. And after that, you can wrap a child with a warm terry towel or a woolen scarf. The procedure is most effective at night.
What else?
Maintain high humidity and cool air in the house (no more than +22 ° C).
Put a napkin with a few drops of essential oil next to the bed.
Lubricate the tip of the nose and the area above the lips with baby cream. Buy a children's hygiene lipstick - the child breathes through the mouth, so the lips dry and can crack.
Keep your feet dry and warm.
All this will help the child stay healthy and not succumb to colds.