What to do if your baby has a runny nose

Small children running watery nose, can be seen in colds, allergic rhinitis and other pediatric diseases, need to be clearly diagnosed, symptomatic treatment with medication.
1. Colds: small children due to the immune system development is not yet perfect, the vast majority of children for the viral infection which triggers a cold, can appear watery runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, fever, crying more than one and other problems.
Clinically, there is no specific medicine for viral infections. If you consider influenza A virus infection, you can use oseltamivir to fight against infection under doctor’s guidance, in addition, you can use sea saline nasal spray, sputum suction care and other symptomatic supportive treatments.
2. Allergic rhinitis: small children may also be exposed to pollen, dust and certain clothing and other reasons, which triggered allergies, allergic rhinitis phenomenon. Generally, in addition to running watery nose, there will be sneezing, red eyes and even rales in the throat. Under the guidance of the doctor to be sea salt water nasal spray, older babies can be given cetirizine anti-allergy treatment.
If the symptoms persist, it is recommended to consult a doctor for timely examination and treatment under the guidance of a doctor.