Can a child’s stuffy nose be nudged?

Nasal congestion in children is beneficial to relieve the symptoms of nasal congestion through massage therapy. Tui na mainly acts on specific parts of the human body surface through manipulation to have an effect on the organism, which has the effect of dredging the meridians and collaterals, activating qi and blood (promoting the operation of gases to make the blood circulate), regulating the tendons to rectify and reorganize the joints and adjusting the function of the internal organs. Nasal congestion can be relieved by massage therapy, and commonly used acupoints include Yingxiang acupoints, Nizhun acupoints, Kaitianmen, and solar plexus points, etc. In addition, massage of the back of the neck and back also has a certain effect on nasal congestion relief. Although pediatric massage is safe and widely used, it is not suitable for children with broken skin, infectious diseases, or diseases with bleeding tendency. When the child has nasal congestion, should go to the regular hospital, clear cause and treatment under the guidance of the doctor, the need for massage, should be carried out by professionals, not blindly operate on their own.