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What is the cause of a watery runny nose? Could this be a symptom of an allergy? What tests should I do to find out the cause of a child’s runny nose? What should be done when a runny nose appears? The question is answered by the drug. Paweł Żmuda-Trzebiatowski.
What is the cause of a watery runny nose in a child?
Good morning, I am a mother of a 3-year-old girl who has a weird one more and more often watery runny nose. Basically, apart from this symptom, there are no other complaints. He doesn’t cough, sneeze, or fever. A runny nose appears and takes a long time for it to disappear for a while and reappear. I do not know if I should let my daughter go to kindergarten, because I must admit that since she went to the facility, she is more likely to get minor colds. However, this watery runny nose has the impression that it has been with it for a long time. When you try to clear your nose, nothing comes out of it. I’ve tried various ointments, over-the-counter drops, but it helps for a short time.
I do not know what could be the cause, so I am asking for help what it causes watery runny nose in a child? I have already thought about an allergy, but I do not know what tests to do in such a small child. Maybe there are some special allergy tests for 3-year-olds, or maybe it’s something else altogether. I am a bit worried that it is nothing serious.
The pediatrician basically prescribes medication for the common cold and says it’s the first phase of a runny nose and it’s just meant to be. I have some doubts, so I decided to ask you for your opinion. Please help. Regards.
The doctor explains the causes of a watery runny nose in children
Ladies and Gentlemen, in the infectious period, watery runny nose is very common, especially in young children. Unfortunately, it can be protracted, which makes it burdensome for both the little patient and the parent. It is a pity that you did not provide more information about your daughter’s health and information about the medications you give to your child. As you noticed, children in kindergarten very quickly and often “catch” various infections, most often they are upper respiratory tract infections running with fever. One of the symptoms of such an infection is, of course, a runny nose, often watery and runny.
Other symptoms may include coughing, feeling unwell and chills. You did not give the names of the ointments or the nasal drops you give your daughter, but I hope you use them as recommended by your doctor or manufacturer. This is important because a certain group of nasal drops used to treat a runny nose can only be used for a short period of time, primarily xylometazoline, which should not be used for more than 5-7 days due to the possibility of ischemia of the cavity mucosa nasal passages.
Of course, in addition to infection, an allergy should also be taken into account. In addition to watery runny nose, allergy can manifest as itching and watery eyes, cough, skin changes in the form of urticaria, and even rituals and shortness of breath resulting from bronchospasm. If you suspect your daughter’s allergy, I suggest you go to an allergist.
The doctor will order the appropriate tests, you do not have to do allergy tests on your own before visiting a specialist. When it comes to treating allergies, antihistamines such as desloratadine and cetirizine are most often used. They do not sedate like older generation drugs. After this group of drugs, steroids are also used, especially in the form of a suspension as a nasal spray. In this case, mometasone and betamethasone are most often used.
– Lek. Paweł Żmuda-Trzebiatowski
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