Patient's question:
The child was born only a few days ago, and recently they have been scratching their ears for some unknown reason. How should I treat a one-year-old baby's runny nose in the summer?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended to give babies more plain water to drink. If the baby does not drink plain water, add some glucose. Pay attention not to let the baby catch a cold. Do not direct the airflow of electric fans or air conditioners towards the baby. It is best to avoid medication as much as possible, as children are still very young and medications are not easily digested. The respiratory system of infants and young children is not yet fully developed. If they have phlegm, they may not cough it up and it can easily get stuck in the throat, trachea, or swallowed into the stomach. Parents should help their children expel phlegm in a timely manner.First, maintain fresh air in the room by opening windows for ventilation at regular intervals. It is best to keep the indoor temperature between 18-22 degrees Celsius, but be careful not to let cold air blow directly on the child. The relative humidity should be kept between 60%-65%. You can use wet mopping to increase the humidity in the room. This helps keep the respiratory mucosa moist and promotes the movement of cilia on the mucosal surface, which aids in phlegm expulsion.