Patient's question:
My friend's baby was just born not long ago, and they've been stuffy-nosed these past few days, as if they can't breathe properly. Is there any way to solve this? I want to ask if the baby's stuffy nose hasn't improved yet?Doctor's answer:
The baby is showing symptoms of nasal congestion, and this condition is not caused by a cold. It is related to the baby's difficulty adapting to the external environment after birth, involving congestion of the nasal mucosa. You should pay attention to appropriately hydrating the baby and check if the nasal secretions are thick, causing nasal blockage. For the time being, medication may not be necessary, but if needed, take the baby to an otolaryngology department at a nearby hospital for examination.