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nasal congestion in 4 year old

Discussion in 'Schoolgoers & Teens' started by Aarathy, May 18, 2012.

  1. Aarathy

    Aarathy New IL'ite

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    we are in Belgium for the past two weeks for my son's vacation..my son is 4 years old and this is his first visit abroad...he is studying in chennai..for the last 4 days,i can hear a sound when he breathes out(as if he has difficulty in breathing)and he talks through his nose...i thought he may have a stuffy nose but he has no running nose , cough or cold and his nose is clear..he is also active...i don't know why it is like this...if it is just cold(no other symptoms)can you suggest some home remedies..or is it due to climate change?
     
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  2. Nijasav

    Nijasav IL Hall of Fame

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    Give steam inhaling at home. But be careful.
    The little one should not touch the hot water pot.
     
  3. vjbunny

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    Hi...
    Keep him warm and if you have eucalyptus oil then put some drops in his hanky ask him to smell it often and its good idea to put few drops of eucalyptus on a napkin and spread this over his pillow and let him sleep dont forget to keep his head in elevated position ...
    Feed him warm soups and liquids..
     
  4. Shanvy

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    since you are on vacation, and buying meds could be a headache..this is a simple solution..

    take drinking water say a 1/4th cup..boil add 2 tsp of table salt..allow it to boil..cool it.. pour a few drops of this saline water through his nose.. it will irritate so he may feel uncomfortable, but this is the best and trusted way to clean the nasal passage..all the mucus that is dried and blocking will come out.

    if you can't make one, buy saline drops in a pharmacy, it will come with a dropper..

    if you feel his nasal passage is clear..being in europe, you can check out for peppermint tea..give him some..this will help... or boil some carrom seeds, dry raisins, cumin. crushed ginger and few corns of pepper..boil in a cup of water reduce to 1/2 cup..add a dash of lemon and honey and allow him to drink..this will help clear respiratory congestions.. ask him to drink as hot as he can....
     
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    Dear Shanthi
    Thanks for sharing such detailed remedy
     
  6. Aarathy

    Aarathy New IL'ite

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    thank you vjbunny and nijasav

    thank you shanthi for the remedy..i gave him some peppermint tea and he is feeling better..hope he gets well soon
     
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    you are welcome aarthy..sometimes it is best to use the things available locally..check out chamomile tea for stress free calming effect..and you can also check out teas for immunity building... just a suggestion.

    i pay an arm for some of the teas in india..

    you can also check out apple, peach teas...healthier options if you want to break free of tea/coffee drinking habits..
     
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    Hi

    Aarthi just let me know how's your son feeling now? And is this the first time he encounters this problem ? Does he normally breathes thru nose or mouth while sleeping?
     
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    hi priya..my son is feeling better from nasal congestion..but he has a running nose and is taking medication...this is the first time he encountered this problem..and while he is normal and sleeping he breathes through the nose
     
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    O.k.Aarthy i'm releived to know that.....the reason why I asked you so is...'coz my Daughter was breathing through her nose and has a severe nasal congestion...and had snoring too...when i consulted with my Ped he said it may be due to Adenoids...and he was right, x-rays revealed that she has adenoids....but i am still hesitant to go in for a surgery(even though it's a minor one), and waiting for her to turn 6...(she is now 41/2 yrs old), as Ped says most of the adenoids start shrinking by the time the child turn 6...so i'm going to give it a chance.....as of now she is o.k... infact her snoring had stopped completely and nasal congestion has reduced considerably.....hoping that the Adenoids get shrunk by itself......Keeping my fingers crossed.....
     

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