I fell like the past few weeks I have been wiping noses all day long and the zyrtec just isn't helping. My poor daughters nose is starting to crack from using so many tissues on it. Any tip on what to do about this? Someone told me to use vitamin E capsules and poke a hole in them and rub it where it is raw, but she freaks out at the thought of me rubbing anything on her nose. Any helpful hints are greatly appreciated.
Katie
As miserable as this season can be with runny noses, try and remember that they are just that...runny noses. Stay away from all over the counter cough and cold products for kids 2 and under. Although most pediatricians have advocated this stance for years, they are finally pulling them from the shelves! I think the tissues with lotion are great as well as the vasoline idea. But if your child resists, take heart that it will eventually go away. If it lasts longer than 2 weeks, is green/yellow, and accompanied by fever, go see your pediatrician.
Kristen thanks for the information. I feel like a walking pharmacy with my oldest becasue she has allergy pills, nose spray, and inhalers. I really wish there was a one solution medication for her so I am not toting all of this medicine around with me.
You can always also sneak in at night and put the meds on her nose then - a Q-tip works well as it has a gentle touch and might not wake her. I often have to do this with my 9 year old who has severe atopic dermatitis and a whole other host of medical issues.
I still use the "snot sucker" on my daughter. Even though she can blow her nose I find it really helps. It cuts down on the number of times I am wiping and it really clears her out. I have made a game of it so she will still let me do it. I have a second one that I let her use on me (gross I know - but it works!). She always says that's a good one when I do her nose!
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Good luck fighting off the illness in your family