What to do if your baby sneezes and sniffles

Infant sneezing and runny nose is generally considered as upper respiratory tract infection and allergic diseases, but clinically need to combine with specific diseases, specific problems analyzed. First of all, commonly due to rhinovirus, adenovirus and other causes of upper respiratory tract infections, usually accompanied by nasal congestion and cough, etc., the treatment of this situation needs to be recommended to pay attention to rest and warmth, to prevent cold, in addition to such as the more serious can take traditional Chinese medicine or Western medicine anti-infection and anti-viral and other symptomatic treatment, the seriousness of the need to consult the hospital line of blood and other related tests, symptomatic treatment. Secondly, if there is clear nasal discharge, frequent sneezing and no other discomforts, it is considered that the symptoms of allergy are caused by allergic factors, mainly due to the contact with allergens stimulation, resulting in nasal mucosal congestion, edema and secretion caused by the increase. In this case, it is necessary to take anti-allergy drugs such as loratadine or cetirizine hydrochloride. In addition, it is recommended to check the allergens and avoid contact with them to reduce the number of attacks and alleviate the symptoms. In conclusion, sneezing and runny nose in infants have many causes. If the symptoms are combined, it is recommended to go to the hospital for relevant examinations, such as allergens, blood tests, etc., to clarify the causes and guide the treatment. (For specific medication, please refer to the doctor’s advice in consultation with the clinic).