Patient's question:
My daughter is two years old. She has had a runny nose for about 20 days. It alternates between thick and clear, with no other symptoms. She has tried many over-the-counter medications without improvement. Is there any treatment you can recommend?Doctor's answer:
When a baby has a runny nose, it is first necessary to identify the cause of the runny nose. If it is caused by a viral infection, oral antiviral Western medicine such as ribavirin or traditional Chinese medicine like Lianhua Qingwen capsules, which clear heat and resolve toxicity, can be taken. If it is caused by exposure to allergenic substances, an allergen test may be necessary, and contact with such substances should be avoided in the future. In terms of daily care, the environment where the baby lives should be well-ventilated and clean, avoiding crowded places. The baby should wash their hands before and after meals, and their clothes should be exposed to sunlight.