Patient's question:
A newborn is 10 days old and has a little bit of mucus in their nose, which is a bit dry. They have been with warm water and used small cotton swabs dipped in warm water, but they are a bit hesitant to move inside. How did it get there? How can it be softened? It is said that physiological saline can soften it. Is the physiological saline the same as the intravenous fluid from the pharmacy, or is it a specialized type? If it is the intravenous type, how can it be dripped out? I hope to be enlightened, thank you.Doctor's answer:
The baby's nasal mucus doesn't need to be handled; it will naturally dry out and fall off on its own. If it's frequently moved, it can easily hurt the child. Saline solution is the regular saline solution used for injections. Pharmacies sell ten-milliliter versions of it, and you'll also need to configure a special spray nozzle. You can clean the baby's nasal passages at regular intervals to maintain internal cleanliness, but be careful not to use too much force to avoid injuring the baby's nose.