What to do if your baby has a runny nose

The first thing you need to do is to identify the cause of the baby’s runny nose, which can often be seen in allergies or bacterial, viral and other pathogenic infections, which need to be targeted according to the cause of the treatment.
1. allergy: can be due to pollen, dust mites and other factors cause nasal mucosal edema, increased secretion, common in allergic rhinitis. First of all, it should be detached from the allergic environment, and then use antihistamines such as chlorpheniramine and loratadine under the guidance of a doctor, or use nasal sprays, such as levocabastine nasal spray.
2. Bacterial infection: Bacterial invasion of the respiratory tract can lead to nasal mucosal congestion, increased secretion, according to the results of drug sensitivity using sensitive antibiotic treatment, such as cefixime, etc., in addition to budesonide spray, saline spray nasal spray to reduce the symptoms.
3. Viral infections: If viral infections only show symptoms of clear nasal discharge, they can be relieved by increasing the amount of water consumed and increasing the amount of clothing to keep warm. If the symptoms continue to worsen, you can follow the doctor’s instructions to use ribavirin and other drugs antiviral treatment.
There are other causes of nasal discharge in babies, so it is recommended to go to the hospital in time and follow the doctor’s instructions for standardized treatment. All of the above drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor to avoid unnecessary harm caused by the wrong use.