What to do if a child sleeps with a runny nose and cough

Children sleeping with snot pouring cough is usually due to upper respiratory tract infection, allergic rhinitis, can be treated with local medication or systemic medication. 1. Allergic rhinitis: allergic rhinitis refers to allergic rhinitis, allergens will stimulate the mucous membrane to cause edema, produce secretions, cough, nasal congestion, snot flow backward and other symptoms, you can use fluticasone furoate nasal spray, or mometasone furoate nasal spray topical medication for treatment. Loratadine for anti-allergy treatment, but need to be used under the guidance of a doctor. 2. Upper respiratory tract infections: most of them are caused by viruses, and generally do not require special treatment with antiviral drugs. If the combination of bacterial infection, should follow the doctor to use cefixime, amoxicillin and other antibacterial drugs; if the influenza virus caused by the application of oseltamivir and other antiviral drugs. It is recommended that if the baby sleeps with a runny nose and cough, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time, complete the rhinoscopy, and follow the doctor’s instructions to be targeted treatment, do not self-medication, in order to avoid the danger.