What should I do if a child has a runny nose?

Patient's question:

Patient Gender: My child is a girl, only three and a half months old. She has been constantly running a clear nose for about ten days and it hasn't gotten better yet. Could you please ask the expert, what's going on? What should I do?
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Doctor's answer:

If there are two lines of nasal discharge or yellow-green pus-like nasal discharge hanging from the child's nostrils all day, it indicates a pathological condition. Long-term yellow-green pus-like nasal discharge may suggest sinusitis. Frequent white nasal discharge could be due to a lack of vitamins A and B, and treating with these vitamins can be effective. Allergic reactions to inhaled dust can cause a significant amount of clear nasal discharge in a short period. A few children with foreign bodies in their nasal passages may also frequently have nasal discharge.
Some children with nasal and pharyngeal lymphadenopathy also frequently have nasal discharge, but they may also exhibit severe snoring, dull facial expressions, and small, flat noses, which can severely affect their development and posture. Timely treatment is necessary.

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