Patient's question:
My baby is two months old and is breastfed. She often chokes milk out of her nose, which makes it hard for her to breathe and causes snoring. The mucus is stuck deep in her nose, and it's hard to clear out. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
(1) The child sits or lies prone, and the parent uses the thumb and index finger to press the upper end of the philtrum for 1 to 3 minutes.(2) Gently press the Zanzhu acupoint with both thumbs for 1 minute.
(3) Use the thumb pad to rub along both sides of the nose bridge from top to bottom, until a warm sensation is felt locally.
(4) Massage the Hegu acupoint for 1 to 3 minutes.
(5) The child sits, and the parent supports the child's forehead with one hand while using the thumb and middle finger of the other hand to massage both Fengchi acupoints for 1 to 3 minutes.
(6) The child lies supine, and the parent uses one palm to cross-rub the back until a penetrating warmth is achieved.