Patient's question:
My daughter is three and a half years old. Every night before taking a nap, she blows her nose vigorously, and it hurts her.Treatment history and effectiveness: None.
What kind of help is needed: I want to know what's going on? How to treat it?
Doctor's answer:
The baby's rhinitis can be effectively treated with Xingli Tongqiao 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 bridge of the nose 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 cross-rub the back until a penetrating warmth is achieved.