Is the nasal aspirator harmful to babies?

Patient's question:

I am 36 years old this year, and recently I have been feeling unwell. Sometimes during the day, I feel dizzy, and it has also affected my work. I can't sleep at night, and the medicine I took doesn't seem to work well. I was wondering if a nasal aspirator is harmful to babies.

Doctor's answer:

If a child has a lot of nasal mucus or crusts blocking their nasal passages, a bulb syringe or nasal aspirator can be used to remove the mucus and crusts, relieving the child's nasal congestion. Bulb syringes or nasal aspirators pose no significant risk to children... Young children have weaker immune systems, so they are more prone to pediatric general surgery issues. For parents, it's important not to panic and should take their child to a professional hospital for examination and treatment in a timely manner. Additionally, regular check-ups should be conducted for the child, and medication should be administered under the guidance of a doctor.

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