Patient's question:
Not breathable In recent days, I don't know the reason for the condition of treatment: I have taken fever-reducing medicine. What kind of assistance do you care about: My baby is only 20 days old and his nose is always stuffy...Doctor's answer:
Difficulty breathing due to nasal congestion not only causes poor sleep and crying but also makes feeding difficult, leading to poor appetite. In this case, mothers can use a warm towel to (apply to the nose) or use infant cotton swabs dipped in baby oil to gently clean the dried mucus and nasal discharge. Nasal aspirators available on the market can also be used. During winter, when it's cold, using an electric heater to warm the room can help, but be mindful of excessively hot and dry air, as it can make a baby's nose uncomfortable. Hanging two freshly washed clothes or wet towels in the room to dry can help maintain humidity.What should be done if a baby has severe nasal congestion? For severe nasal congestion, doctors may sometimes recommend that the baby inhale a little moist steam. This can be done by utilizing the steam diffused from hot water in the bathroom or by using the steam from a mother's facial steamer. After inhaling for three to five minutes, the nasal discharge should be thoroughly cleared. This method is more effective than simply applying a warm towel to the nose and can also help cool the blood.
Generally, a baby's nasal passages are fragile and narrow, and they are often uncooperative during treatment. Using a rubber tube with a diameter of 0.35 cm for nasal suction can easily injure the mucosa during suction, causing bleeding and further redness and swelling. It may also increase the risk of infection. Therefore, using nasal suction is not recommended for infants.
For nasal drops, clinically, if the nasal congestion severely interferes with a baby's deep sleep or appetite, a pediatrician may prescribe a nasal drop containing mild vasoconstrictive ingredients. A few drops can be administered to the baby's nose before sleep or 15 to 20 minutes before feeding to help alleviate the congestion. However, use should not exceed four to five days.
Oral antihistamines and pseudoephedrine medications can also be helpful.