Patient's question:
The baby is now two months old. When she was over a month old, I caught a cold and passed it on to her. We went to the hospital, and the doctor prescribed Jin Zhen Oral Liquid. However, until now, the baby's little nose is still stuffy, and the sound of her breathing is very heavy, as if there is phlegm inside. Is there any good way to help the baby's little nose breathe more easily?Also, when I pick her up, her head loves to turn around in all directions. Is there anything wrong with her? I see that other people's babies don't move around as much as she does. Could there be a problem? Please help, doctors. I am very anxious. Thank you.
Doctor's answer:
1、If the foreign object in the nostril is blocked, you can use a cotton swab dipped in a small amount of clean water to gently remove secretions from the nasal cavity. Be very gentle. Never push the foreign object further in, and then take the baby to the hospital to see a doctor to remove the nasal foreign body.2、If you have a humidifier at home, you can add some mosquito repellent to it, which can also help alleviate the baby's stuffy nose.
3、You can also apply a warm, damp towel to the base of the nose to relieve stuffiness. If the baby's nostrils are blocked by mucus and affecting breathing, you can use a nasal aspirator to help the baby blow out the mucus.
4、Massage the nose. You can use your thumb and index finger to massage the nose from the inner corner of the eye downward and then upward in a repetitive motion. This can promote normal blood circulation in the nose and help alleviate stuffy nose symptoms.
5、Use a nasal congestion patch. Although it is not recommended to use it frequently, if the baby's stuffy nose is severe, you can use it appropriately to help relieve the symptoms. You can also apply a warm, damp towel to the base of the nose to relieve stuffiness. If the baby's nostrils are blocked by mucus and affecting breathing, you can use a nasal aspirator to help the baby blow out the mucus.