Patient's question:
A baby is one week old now. When breathing, there is a gurgling sound in the nasal cavity, as if there is mucus, but it is not visible in the external nasal cavity. However, it can be felt that the baby is not breathing smoothly. Can newborns with nasal congestion receive vaccinations?Doctor's answer:
The respiratory tract of an infant, such as the nostrils and nasal cavity, is relatively narrow, so slight secretions or mucosal swelling can easily cause blockages. Therefore, infants under six months often have snoring and nasal congestion. It is important to promptly clear the nasal secretions from the baby's nose. If there is more nasal secretion, use a nasal aspirator to remove them.Nasal congestion caused by a cold: This is characterized by nasal congestion and runny nose, and some may also have fever symptoms. In this case, we should first pay attention to keeping warm. Additionally, we can place a warm, damp towel on the baby's nose for a warm compress (not too hot), twice a day, for about 15 minutes each time. Children should receive fewer injections and take fewer medications.