My son of 1yr4mnths always has a runny nose.it stops then starts again along with a cough. is there anything i can give him.

Runny nose: Most physicians recommend nasal irrigation with saline (1 tsp salt to 1 quart of water ). Use a syringe or bulb syringe. 25 to 50 cc into each nostril 3 or 4 times a day. You can use the suction on the. Bulb syringe to suck out the nose as well. Young children's noses will run often as the immune system is developing.

More info needed: A full discussion of the pattern of this problem needs to persued - timing, severity, associated symptoms of the eyes, nose (sneeze, itch), or chest, possible triggers, home environment, and family history to name a few. Allergy testing may be warranted. Medications are avaiable based on the likely causes.