Patient's question:
1. How to deal with a 40-day-old baby who keeps having a stuffy nose, as if there is mucus inside.2. She is breastfed, but has only one bowel movement a day. Is this sometimes normal?
3. She was hospitalized for 19 days due to pneumonia and HIE. After coming home, her sleep is not very good—she seems unable to achieve deep sleep, stretching her arms and legs every few minutes, with her face turning bright red. Her nose is also not breathing properly. What could be the reason?
Doctor's answer:
When a baby has a stuffy nose, parents should first check if there are any secretions in the baby's nasal cavity. If there are secretions, use a clean, disinfected cotton swab dipped in a small amount of warm water, gently insert it into the nasal cavity, first soften the secretions in the nasal cavity, and then remove the secretions. If there are no secretions in the baby's nasal cavity but the nose is still stuffy, it may be caused by inflammation causing congestion and swelling of the nasal mucosa. Changing the baby's position, applying a warm, damp towel locally can be beneficial for nasal breathing. Medical examination may be necessary if needed.