Which parent did not encounter such a problem as a child's runny nose? Liquid snot in a child almost always becomes the main sign of starting ARI or allergy. But does the transparent snot require the child's treatment? Let's talk about this in our article.
Why do they arise?
Nasal mucus, which is produced in a baby just like an adult, does not pose a particular threat. Runny nose testifies, first of all, that on the body an attack of a viral or allergic sense began, and he reacted to the "enemy". Isolating mucus, the body fights against viruses or allergens, preventing their spread.
How to treat a transparent snot in a child?
First of all, it is necessary to do everything possible to ensure that in the room where the child is, it was comfortable.
If the snot is caused by allergens, it is possible to eliminate them if possible (at the same time, keep in mind that allergens can be feather pillows, and various exotic plants, as well as plants with a strong smell, pets, household chemicals).
In the event that the snot is triggered by ingestion of the virus on the mucous membrane of the nose, pay attention to the temperature and humidity in the room.
At the same time, know that if the snot of a child flows in a stream, then the necessary requirements for observing the temperature and humidity control in the children's room are carried out, and the body is on the mend. But if you see a child
If you find that a child has a viral illness, try to give him as much as possible a liquid of room temperature to make up for her lack in the body. It will also be useful to wash your nose with a saline solution, which you can buy ready in the pharmacy or cook yourself (add one teaspoon of salt to a liter of warm boiled water).
However, if the listed activities do not help, you need to seek help from a doctor, so that he or she can prescribe a special treatment depending on the child's illness.