Which acupressure points to push on children’s nasal congestion and lack of ventilation



Children with nasal congestion and lack of air can massage Yingxiang acupoint, Daxian acupoint and Fengchi acupoint.

1. Yingxiang point is next to the midpoint of the curved outer edge of the nose, when the nasolabial groove. During the operation, the doctor can vibrate the index and middle fingers to rub Yingxiang point for 1~3 minutes. Yingxiang point is the meeting place of Yangming meridians, which has the function of consolidating lungs and relieving symptoms, and regulating nasal breath.

2. The large vertebrae point is located in the middle line of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra. Doctors can operate with the middle finger of one hand to rub and press the large vertebrae point for 1~3 minutes. The large vertebrae is the place where many Yang meridians meet, and it has the effect of dispersing cold and promoting Yang, relieving symptoms and opening the orifices.

3. Fengchi is located under the occipital bone, level with Fengfu, in the depression between the upper edge of the trapezius muscle and sternocleidomastoid muscle. When operating, the doctor can use the thumb and forefinger to rub the wind pool with relative force for 1~3 minutes, which has the effect of dispelling wind and relieving the symptoms, opening the orifices and waking up the mind (opening the brain orifices and waking up the mind).

Children with the above symptoms should consult a regular hospital in time; the above techniques should be operated by a professional physician, and should not be used on one’s own.