Patient's question:
Newborn at 17 days old (today is January 2nd), weighing 9 jin. Four days ago (December 29th), the baby developed a stuffy nose due to catching a cold after being exposed to the sun. Additionally: My father at home had a cold but has already recovered completely since December 30th. Yesterday (January 1st), we visited the hospital and received medication (requiring nurse station preparation for nasal drops, the specific drug was unknown at the time; we were given 3 glass vials and a bottle of eye drops, with the note that the medication had already been mixed into the eye drop bottle). Since yesterday noon, we have been using the nasal drops every four hours. At night, the baby has been crying excessively, and the stuffy nose symptoms seem to have worsened. The baby can only be held upright and cannot lie flat, as lying down immediately causes crying. From last night until this noon, the baby has only slept for a total of no more than 3 hours, with the rest of the time spent crying or being held. I would like to ask how to use Xiao'er Ganmao Ling or Hutarong for a one-month-old baby—what is the dosage? Or is there any more effective method or medication?Doctor's answer:
Based on your situation, it is speculated that the baby may have a stuffy nose due to catching a cold or being infected by family members. You can massage the Yingshi acupoints on both sides of the nose, give the baby plenty of lukewarm water to drink, or apply cold compresses to the root of the nose. If there is no improvement, it is best to take the baby to the local hospital for a check-up and use medication under the guidance of a doctor. Family members should not blindly give the baby medication. The above suggestions are for the question "Newborn 17 days old (today is the 1st)", and I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!