How should I treat my child's runny nose?

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  1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
     
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) answered:
    The best treatment for a runny nose is to wait and watch your child. Runny nose, cough, and symptoms like fever, headache, and muscle aches may be bothersome, but antibiotics will not make them go away any faster. Some people find that using a cool mist vaporizer or using saltwater nose drops makes their child feel better.

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    The best treatment for a runny nose is to wait and watch your child. Runny nose, cough, and symptoms like fever, headache, and muscle aches may be bothersome, but antibiotics will not make them go away any faster. Some people find that using a... More