What should I do if a newborn has a stuffy nose and spits up milk?

Patient's question:

The baby started experiencing nasal congestion 16 days after birth. Sometimes the baby vomits milk, not frequently, but after feeding. It also vomits while sleeping. After feeding, the baby vomits when lying flat. My baby rarely burps, and even after burping, it still vomits milk. The baby only occasionally spits up.

Doctor's answer:

The symptoms of milk overflow are related to the baby's physiological structure. It is recommended to gently lift the baby and pat their back after each feeding to help the milk flow into the stomach. If the surgery is effective, you can hear the baby making effective burping sounds, which can reduce the possibility of milk overflow. If the nasal congestion is blocked, you can drip a drop of milk on one side and gently rub the nasal congestion to soften the mucus. If the surgery is effective, the child can sneeze and actively expel the nasal blockage to relieve the nasal congestion symptoms. If it is really impossible, please go to a local regular hospital for examination.

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