What should I do if my baby has a runny nose and stuffy nose? Full analysis of popular parenting issues in 10 days
Among recent parenting topics, respiratory problems in infants and young children continue to occupy the hot search list. This article combines the hot parenting data of the entire network in the past 10 days (as of November 2023) to provide parents with scientific response plans.
1. Top 5 recent popular parenting topics

| Ranking | topic | search volume | main focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Infant and toddler nasal congestion care | 2.85 million+ | Physical relief methods |
| 2 | Mycoplasma pneumonia prevention | 1.76 million+ | School cluster infection |
| 3 | Nebulization treatment controversy | 1.52 million+ | Safety of hormone use |
| 4 | Immune Boosting Recipes | 980,000+ | Vitamin C supplement |
| 5 | sleep breathing monitoring | 870,000+ | Smart wearable devices |
2. Analysis of the causes of thick nasal discharge and nasal congestion
| Type | Proportion | Typical symptoms | duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| viral cold | 62% | Clear nasal discharge turns to thickened/low-grade fever | 3-7 days |
| allergic rhinitis | 23% | Morning sneezing/itchy eyes | recurring attacks |
| bacterial infection | 12% | Yellow-green purulent discharge/fever | >7 days |
| other reasons | 3% | Foreign body/structural abnormality | persist |
3. Age-specific care plan
1. Infants 0-6 months:
2. Children 6-12 months old:
3. Children aged 1-3 years:
4. Comparison of the effects of the 10 most popular nursing methods
| method | Usage rate | Satisfaction | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| sea salt spray | 89% | 4.8★ | avoid nasal septum |
| humidifier | 76% | 4.5★ | Change water daily |
| nose patch | 58% | 3.9★ | For use over 3 years old |
| Massage Yingxiang point | 42% | 4.2★ | Fingertips gently |
| Onion white water fumigation | 35% | 3.7★ | Anti-scald |
5. Warning signs for medical treatment
Timely medical treatment is required when the following situations occur:
6. Latest suggestions from experts
The director of the Respiratory Department of Beijing Children’s Hospital reminds:
① Avoid excessive use of nasal aspirator (≤3 times a day)
② Use adult cold medicines (containing pseudoephedrine) with caution
③ It is recommended to keep indoor humidity at 50-60% in winter
④ Getting the flu vaccine can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 40%
7. Big data on preventive measures
| measures | protection rate | Difficulty of implementation |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding 6 months+ | 31% | ★★★ |
| 2 hours of outdoor activities per day | 28% | ★★ |
| Wash hands frequently (6 times/day) | 45% | ★ |
| Isolate cold patients | 39% | ★★★★ |
Through scientific care and timely prevention, 90% of nasal congestion symptoms in infants and young children can be relieved within 1 week. Parents should remain patient and observe, neither overly intervening nor delaying treatment.
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