Patient's question:
Always stuffy nose, especially when taking a nap in the evening. There is always nasal mucus in the nose. Even after clearing the nasal mucus, the stuffiness remains. Sometimes when breathing through the nose, there is a rustling sound. The baby also often chokes on milk.Treatment history and effectiveness: The lungs were listened to with a stethoscope, and there were no abnormalities.
What kind of help is needed: Doctor, I would like to know what causes my baby's stuffy nose and how to treat it?
Doctor's answer:
The baby's rhinitis can be effectively treated with Rhinitis Tonic Granules, and the best method is massage therapy.(1) The child sits or lies prone. The parent uses the thumb and index finger to press the upper end of the philtrum for 1–3 minutes.
(2) Gently press the Zanzhu acupoint with both thumbs for 1 minute.
(3) Use the thumb pad to rub along both sides of the nose bridge from top to bottom, until a warm sensation is felt locally.
(4) Knead the Hegu acupoint for 1–3 minutes.
(5) The child sits. The parent supports the child's forehead with one hand and uses the thumb and middle finger of the other hand to knead both Fengchi acupoints for 1–3 minutes.
(6) The child lies supine. The parent uses one palm to rub across the back until a deep warmth is felt.