How to relieve nasal congestion in children

Feb 08, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

My 4-year-old child has had a cold these past couple of days with persistent nasal congestion, which has caused her to eat very little because she says she has no appetite. I'd like to ask how to relieve nasal congestion in children?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Shuwen
Children's nasal congestion due to colds is caused by increased nasal secretions and can be relieved through the following methods: 1. Use saline solution to clean the nasal cavity, keeping it clean and helping to promptly remove secretions; 2. Take cold-relief medications under a doctor's guidance, such as cold-relief granules; 3. Drink plenty of warm water and engage in moderate physical exercise regularly.