Patient's question:
Three-month-old baby had a stuffy nose and runny nose half a month ago, but now the runny nose has stopped. Everything is normal during the day, and sleep at night is also normal. However, in the later half of the night, the deep part of the nasal cavity starts to make snoring sounds, and the pain from the stuffiness interferes with taking a nap. What could be the reason? Is it sinusitis? Or is it a cold that hasn't fully recovered? How should this be resolved?Doctor's answer:
Because he didn't have a stuffy nose during the day, his nose was already clear when he started his nap. The combined symptoms suggest there might be mild adenoid hypertrophy or slight nasal congestion, which manifests when he breathes deeply at night. The child is quite sensitive to cold, and this kind of situation often reappears, so there's no need to worry about it, as many medications are still not suitable. As the child grows older and his immunity weakens, it will likely improve on its own.