What is the correct way to blow your nose for your child?

If the child just has a runny nose and has no other discomfort symptoms, it is probably a normal physiological phenomenon, so don't worry too much. Children's nasal cavity is immature, small, rich in blood vessels and secretion. At the same time, the child's nervous system regulation function is not perfect, and the child will not clear his nose by himself, so it is easy to have a runny nose often.

However, if the following situations occur, it is necessary to pay attention to the inspection: a large amount of clear water-like nose flows in a short time, which may be caused by contact with cold air or inhalation of pollen and dust; Viral cold can also clear nasal congestion, and nasal yellow may be complicated with bacterial infection; Frequent runny nose may be a lack of vitamin A and vitamin B2; Long-term purulent yellow-green nose, pay attention to sinusitis; If a foreign body is stuffed in the nostril, the child will have a stuffy nose, poor breathing and irritability.

To prevent children from running nose, we should develop good hygiene habits in peacetime. Learn to clean the nasal cavity, that is, rub your hands with running water under your nostrils and blow your nose from time to time. You can also cover your nose root with warm wet wipes. Keep fresh air and reasonable nutrition at ordinary times, so that children can get good immunity.

Children with rhinitis will have more runny noses, and children generally will not blow their noses correctly or can't clear their noses. Parents need to master the correct method of blowing their noses to help their children clean up their noses. Most people are used to holding their children's nostrils with handkerchiefs or paper towels and blowing their noses, which will lead to nasal mucus flowing back into the sinuses, causing bacteria to infect the sinuses and making children prone to sinusitis. The correct way to blow your nose is:

(1) Choose a soft, non-irritating handkerchief or tissue.

(2) Parents put the prepared handkerchief or paper towel on the baby's nose, first press one side of the nose with one finger, block the nasal cavity on that side, let the baby shut up and blow his nose hard. Then use your thumb and forefinger to align from the lower sides of your nostrils to the middle, wipe your nose, and alternate sides.

(3) After several times, let the baby hold a handkerchief or paper towel and practice with the help of parents. After repeated training, babies close to two years old can not only learn to blow their noses, but also wipe them clean.

(4) When teaching your baby to blow your nose, parents should show it to your baby in person. Parents should not scold their children if their methods are incorrect. They should explain the reasons to their children and let them develop good hygiene habits from an early age.