Patient's question:
The baby is two months old and has been constantly running a nose recently. Due to its small size and inability to blow out, it often cries when it can't breathe properly, especially at night when sleeping. Sometimes the nasal discharge is hard and stuck, and even when pinching the nose with hands, it can't be squeezed out. So, cotton swabs have to be used, and it takes a long time to remove them each time. It might be a bit painful, and the baby cries every time. Now the nasal openings are a bit red. Is there any other good method?Can cotton swabs be used to clean the nose of a newborn with a stuffy nose?
Doctor's answer:
The child is too young, and using cotton swabs to dig out the nose is not good, as it can easily hurt the baby's nostrils. At this time, mothers can use a warm towel to apply to the nose, or use baby cotton swabs dipped in baby oil to gently wipe the dried mucus and nasal discharge clean. Nasal aspirators available on the market can also be used. The above suggestions are for the question "Can cotton swabs be used to clean a newborn's stuffy nose?" and hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!