Tips for mothers on how to properly clean their children's noses

Not every mother knows how to wash and clean her baby's nose properly and safely.

Runny nose and cough are signs of illness that almost every child suffers from, especially in humid weather. To prevent the child's illness from getting worse, nasal irrigation should be done as soon as the child shows signs of runny nose, stuffy nose, cough, wheezing, etc.

According to consultants, when cleaning your baby's nose, you need to follow these steps:

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- Parents should use saline drops to gradually thin the nasal discharge, moisten the nostrils, and then use a nasal aspirator.

- You can use saline nasal spray but do not spray too hard, do not use a syringe to wash your nose because it can put a lot of pressure on the nasal mucosa. Then instruct your child how to blow his nose by covering one side and spraying the other side gently.

- If the nasal discharge is too thick and "refuses" to flow out with water, mothers can use a nasal aspirator to suck it out for their child. However, do not overuse nasal aspirator because this method can create pressure and damage the nasal mucosa.

- When using tissue paper, place it in front of your nose to prevent dirty fluids from splashing around, avoiding the spread of bacteria and diseases. Wiping your nose too much can also cause skin irritation, so use soft tissue to avoid pain and be gentle.

According to Gia dinh.net