Patient's question:
A two-month-old baby often has a stuffy nose when sleeping at night, which affects feeding. During the day, they have a slight runny nose and sneeze. What should be done? Is medication necessary?Doctor's answer:
Infants and young children have immature nasal growth and development, small nasal cavities, and richly vascularized nasal mucosa, making them prone to inflammation. Inflammation can cause nasal congestion in babies, leading to crying, restlessness, and affecting appetite and bowel movements. Medications should not be given to young children arbitrarily. It is recommended to apply a warm, damp towel to the base of the nose to relieve congestion. If the baby's nostrils are blocked by mucus, affecting breathing, a nasal aspirator can be used to help remove the mucus.