Patient's question:
Hello expert!The baby is over 40 days old, but it seems to have nasal mucus all the time. The nose is in a state of poor ventilation throughout the day, especially when feeding. It makes snorting sounds, like "sniff, sniff." Is it due to excessive nasal mucus, or is it a symptom of an illness? Thank you First-time follow-up question: The baby has never had a cold, and this symptom has lasted for over 20 days.
Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you mentioned, the baby may have throat discomfort, and if there are no cold symptoms, the first consideration should be the possibility of laryngeal cartilage underdevelopment. It is recommended that parents avoid excessive tension and anxiety. If the symptoms are severe, it is advisable to take the baby to the pediatric department of the hospital for timely medical attention. After diagnosis by the doctor, appropriate medication such as Wudi Putao Calcium Oral Solution or Calcium Carbonate D3 Granules can be used. In daily life, it is important to ensure that the baby gets adequate sunlight exposure. When breastfeeding, the mother should try to consume more foods that are beneficial for calcium supplementation.