Patient's question:
The baby is 47 days old. A couple of days ago, it had a slight cold and noticed thick mucus in the nose that couldn't be seen. The baby was drooling, and methods like applying olive oil and cotton swabs were tried, but the mucus still wouldn't come out. Now the cold has improved, but the thick mucus is still in the nasal cavity, affecting the baby's sleep every day. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Your condition may be chronic rhinitis. Chronic rhinitis is a chronic inflammation of the nasal mucosa and the underlying submucosal layer. Its main characteristics include inflammation lasting for more than three months or recurring episodes that do not heal, with intervals failing to return to normal. It is also accompanied by varying degrees of nasal congestion, increased secretions, swelling or thickening of the nasal mucosa, and other impairments. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is referred to as biyuan and can be treated with Cang'er Zi San.