Patient's question:
Baby is 5 and a half months old. In January, they started sniffling during the day and night, with a stuffy nose and runny nose. After cleaning it, there would still be sounds of mucus deep in the nasal cavity. Later, when the air conditioner was turned off, it gradually improved, but there has been a persistent mild runny nose. Now, sometimes during naps, there is a runny nose, but when awake, there isn't. Recently, their milk intake has increased. Is it because of the runny nose?Doctor's answer:
It is likely caused by excessive nasal mucus. It is recommended to ventilate the room regularly. If the indoor temperature is too high, you can use a humidifier. Use warm water compresses on the baby's nose daily, gently tap the nose to expel the mucus through a burp. Also, use both hands to massage the sides of the baby's nasal wings daily. It may also be caused by a cold after catching a cold. Enhance care for nasal congestion and runny nose, pay attention to keeping warm, avoid getting cold, and can take oral cold medicine for continuous treatment for a week. Observe changes in a timely and careful manner. If the symptoms do not improve, go to the local hospital otolaryngology department for follow-up examination and treatment.