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Runny nose natural remedies Sinusitis and allergies such as hay fever can also cause a runny nose, but a runny nose is possibly among the most common and irritating symptoms of a common cold. Particularly for children, the condition can be quite maddening, and can make them irritable and cranky. And since children catch colds several times a year, this can be a major problem, although rather harmless.
As with most conditions, it is important to treat the underlying cause as far as possible (except for a cold, for which there is no treatment), but there are a few home remedies that can help ease the symptom of a runny nose.
To some extent a runny nose is a normal and even necessary part of the illness, especially with a cold or flu. It is therefore important to drink lots of water, as this helps flush out the bacteria from the body, and also keeps the body hydrated.
You can also use a saline solution that is prepared at home — mix a teaspoon of salt in a glass of water, and put a few drops into each nostril once every few hours.
In addition, you should also keep your child warm if you notice that he or she tends to get a runny nose in the cold.
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