Patient's question:
My daughter is 2 months and 20 days old. Four days ago, she started experiencing a slight cough and some nasal congestion at night. She had previously contracted influenza virus pneumonia at 53 days old, which led to bronchopneumonia, and was hospitalized for 7 days before being discharged. Therefore, we took her to the hospital immediately for treatment. The doctor prescribed Xiao'er Qingfei Granules and Head? Tablets. After taking the medicine, on the first night, we noticed that she was breathing rather heavily while sleeping, and around 5:00 AM, her nose was completely blocked with thin nasal mucus, making it difficult for her to breathe. Thus, on the second day of medication, we added Xiao'er Ganre Qingwan. On the second night, her nasal congestion was less severe than the first night.Doctor's answer:
Baby nasal congestion can be caused by colds or rhinitis. For nasal congestion caused by colds, it is recommended to use Kleenex for treatment, which delivers precise medication. The divided packaging is accurate to 0.5 packets. Cut horizontally for one packet, and cut diagonally for half a packet. The strawberry flavor is also suitable for children's taste. At the same time, pay attention to keeping warm and drinking more water. For nasal congestion caused by rhinitis, medications such as nasal drops can be used to relieve symptoms.In severe cases of nasal congestion, doctors may sometimes recommend that babies inhale a bit of moist steam. This can be done by utilizing the steam from hot water in the bathroom or by using the steam from a mother's facial steamer. After inhaling for three to five minutes, the nasal mucus should be cleared. This method is much more effective in relieving nasal congestion discomfort compared to simply applying a warm towel to the nose, and it can also help with mucus thinning.