Nose congestion remedy

Try the following home remedies for your child to get rid of the congestion.

Home remedies for congestion -

• Steam taken from boiling water (with 1tsp ajwain) is very effective in dealing with congestion. Take care that your child does not get burns.
  
  
  
• Apply warm compresses on your child’s chest to ease his congestion. Fill a small flat bottle with warm water and wrap in a thin cotton cloth. Apply this compress on his chest for relief.
• Before sleeping at night use a humidifier in his room to reduce the cold and congestion and make his condition better.
• Encourage fluid consumption in the form of boiled water, fruit juices, lemon water with honey, coconut water, hot vegetable soups and chicken broths to boost his immune system.
• Avoid his consumption of cold foods, cold water, fried foods, chocolates and candies completely as this would worsen the cough.

Consult a specialist if the congestion worsens or if it is associated with any breathing problems.