Patient's question:
NoDoctor's answer:
Hello, when a newborn has a stuffy nose, you can hold the baby's head and gently remove the secretions with a cotton swab dipped in warm water. Alternatively, you can apply one to two drops of breast milk or warm water into the nasal cavity. Once the secretions soften, you can gently stimulate the nasal cavity with a piece of cotton thread to make the baby sneeze and expel the mucus. If no secretions are found in the nose but the baby still cannot breathe normally, you can place a warm, damp towel on the baby's nasal bridge to allow moist, warm air to enter the nostrils, which can help relieve the stuffiness.