{"id":"4fd606b6aab02ffb80a59d6c099fef39","slug":"my-daughter-has-a-runny-nose","question":"my daughter has a runny nose","answer":"A runny nose in young children is usually nothing to worry about—it's one of the most common things parents see. The main thing to know is that if the runny nose is from allergies, it can actually increase her risk of fluid building up behind her eardrum (otitis media with effusion). So if you notice she's getting ear issues alongside the runny nose, or if the congestion seems persistent rather than just a passing cold, it's worth mentioning allergies to your pediatrician. Managing nasal congestion—whether that's from allergies or a cold—can help prevent complications down the line.\n\nFor now, focus on what you're already doing to keep her comfortable, and bring up the runny nose at her next checkup if it sticks around or if you start noticing ear-related symptoms.","sources":"[{\"title\":\"Risk Factors for Otitis Media with Effusion in Preschool and School Children in Calabar Municipality.\",\"journal\":\"Nigerian journal of clinical practice\",\"year\":\"2024\",\"url\":\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38679764/\",\"score\":0.76},{\"title\":\"Allergy\",\"journal\":\"NIH MedlinePlus\",\"year\":\"2026\",\"url\":\"https://medlineplus.gov/allergy.html\",\"score\":0.71}]","view_count":0,"created_at":"2026-07-20T02:14:57.223Z"}