Runny/stuffy noses are a common symptom of allergies and colds and are typically not a worry. 

How To Help Your Child

  • Clearing the nose:

    • Especially helpful for feeding or sleep
    • Flush the nose with saline nose solution – with or without suction

  • Elevating head of the bed

  • Steamy shower or hot bath

  • Vapor rub on chest

  • Humidifiers – make sure they are clean and well maintained

This advice about symptom relief is intended to equip you to help your child at home. If you have continued concerns please contact our office. If this is a medical emergency, please call 911 and us. We can also help during an emergency.

If you are not a Small Town Pediatrics family, please contact your child’s medical office or click Accepting New Patients to register your child with us.