Recently, there have been many children coming to the pediatric outpatient department with colds, and Xiaochang is one of them. His mother said, "Yesterday, the child said he felt dizzy, had a stuffy nose, and felt weak. This morning, when I touched his forehead, it felt a bit hot. I measured his temperature and it was 37.3°C. I gave him cold medicine and covered him with a blanket to sweat it out, but he seems to be getting more uncomfortable. I'm worried, so I brought him here to get checked." Many parents, like Xiaoxi's mother, think that as long as their child takes some cold medicine or antipyretic, and then covers themselves with a blanket to sweat it out, they will get better. However, this may not necessarily speed up the body's recovery and sometimes can even cause adverse reactions. In fact, traditional Chinese medicine has some good methods for treating colds, which can be chosen by parents for their children.
Tuina massage can relieve symptoms
For children under 6 years old, pediatric tuina massage can alleviate fever, cough, stuffy nose, and other discomfort caused by a cold.
Qing Tianhe Water
Location: On the inner side of the forearm, a straight line from the midpoint of the wrist crease to the midpoint of the elbow crease.
Procedure: Use the thumb to push or use the index and middle fingers to push upward 300 times.
Effect: Reduces fever, calms the mind, and soothes the nerves.
Tui Shanzhong Acupoint
Location: This acupoint is located on the midline of the chest, at the midpoint between the two nipples.
Procedure: Use the thumb to push from Shanzhong to the nipple on both sides, 120 times.
Effect: Expands the chest, regulates qi, stops coughing, and transforms phlegm.
Press and knead Yingxiang Acupoint
Location: Next to the midpoint of the outer edge of the nostril, in the nasolabial groove.
Procedure: Place both thumbs on the same side of the lower jaw, and use the index fingers to press and knead the Yingxiang Acupoint in a clockwise direction for 1 to 3 minutes each time.
Effect: Dispels wind and opens the nasal passages.
