Patient's question:
Your two-and-a-half-year-old baby has recently had very dry nose, and he has been snoring at night lately. Today, he seems a bit stuffy nose with thick nasal mucus. Is he catching a cold? Does he need medication? Will the two-month-old baby in the house be infected?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, considering the child may have rhinitis, it is also possible that they have a cold. It is recommended that you take your child to see a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for an in-person consultation. Through the four diagnostic methods (inspection, auscultation/olfaction, inquiry, and palpation), the practitioner can provide a differential diagnosis and treatment based on syndrome differentiation. Acupuncture for children is particularly effective for common and frequent illnesses, and it does not require medication. It can also help boost your child's immunity.You can gently massage your child's Yingshi (LI20) acupoint, gently stroke the nose area, and use the warm steam from boiled water to inhale and relieve nasal congestion. Encourage your child to drink plenty of boiled water and avoid spicy, greasy, and heavy foods.
The above suggestions are for the issue of "a 2.5-year-old baby's nose often feels very dry recently." I hope this helps, and wish you good health!