Everyone has faced such a problem as a runny nose. It causes a lot of inconvenience to both the patient and others. The inflammatory process is accompanied by pain and continuous discharge. In some cases, a fever is possible. Due to nasal congestion, breathing is difficult and sleep is disturbed. As a result, a person does not get enough sleep and suffers from this even more.
Treatment for the common cold is often described in various print media. It can be carried out in traditional ways and resort to traditional medicine.
Unfortunately, the smallest - our children - also suffer from a runny nose. For many parents, this is not a cause for concern - and in vain. The children's body is still fragile enough and can not quickly overcome the virus. As a result, even a small sore can become a big problem if it is not cured in time. In particular, a runny nose can cause nasopharyngeal disease. And if you do not go to the doctor for help, you risk rewarding the baby with a chronic disease.
Treating a cold in a baby is slightly different from treating an adult. Children should not be given many drugs. In addition, remember that numerous sprays do not cure, but only relieve swelling and facilitate breathing. There is also a risk of poisoning in case of overdose. In this regard, it is useful to apply the knowledge and skills of our mothers and grandmothers.
Treatment of a common cold in children with folk remedies :
- Many houses grow a very useful plant - aloe. Its juice has a strong anti-inflammatory effect. It is able to kill a bacterial infection and fight viruses. Just four drops of juice in each nostril will save your child from suffering. The procedure can be performed several times a day.
- Periodically massage the area near the wings of the nose.
- Prepare a weak salt solution (preferably sea) and instill 2 drops. This will relieve swelling and disinfect. A few drops of iodine can be added to the solution. Treatment of the common cold in children up to a year can be carried out in this way. This must be done before breastfeeding (mixtures).
- Prepare freshly squeezed beet juice and dilute it with water 1: 1. It must be used very carefully. If there are sores or severe inflammation on the baby’s mucous membrane, unpleasant sensations and burning sensations can occur. It is best to try first on yourself, and then give it to the child. It is necessary to dig 2 times a day 3 times a day.
- Every half hour, instill 1-2 drops of carrot juice diluted with water 1: 1. It acts a little softer than beetroot juice, but no less effective.
- Parsley juice helps a lot. Pound fresh leaves with a pestle, collect in cheesecloth and squeeze. The resulting liquid is instilled in 3 drops 3 times a day. This remedy is very fast. You can use it no more than 2 days in a row.
- Treatment for the common cold can be done with aromatherapy. Put a few drops of eucalyptus oil on a clean napkin and hang it in the head of the bed. Make sure that your child is not allergic.
- You can wash your nose with a solution of soda or chamomile. This is done 3-4 times a day. After this, lubricate the nose with oil or a special cream so that the mucous membrane does not dry out.
- Regularly, every hour, flush your nose with saline. Slime must be removed with a pear.
Treatment of the common cold can be carried out in several ways, they can also be combined. Carefully ensure that no mucus remains in the nose. It can be removed with a pear and a scarf. During instillation, cover one nostril with your finger.
In no case do not use the pear to instill the nose of the child. Young children still have a very short Eustachian tube. Fluid from the spout easily gets there and can cause otitis media and inflammation of the middle ear.