Patient's question:
The baby had a fever a few days ago. I gave him some medicine and made sure he drank more water every day. Gradually, the fever subsided. However, it seems like his nose isn't breathing properly. When I listen to his breathing, it feels very heavy, and when he moves, I see him breathing with his mouth open. At night, I can hear a whistling sound when I listen to him breathe. I've bought medicine, but it doesn't seem to work at all. What can I do to help: How to treat a child's stuffy nose?Doctor's answer:
If it is due to foreign objects blocking the nasal passage, you can use a cotton swab dipped in a very small amount of water to gently remove secretions from the nose. Be extremely careful not to push the foreign object further in. Then, take the baby to the hospital and have a doctor remove the nasal foreign object. Additionally, you can also apply a warm, damp towel to the base of the nose to relieve nasal congestion. If the baby's nostrils are blocked by mucus, interfering with breathing, you can use a nasal aspirator to help the baby expel the mucus.The above suggestions are for the question "What should I do if my child's nasal congestion is very severe?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!