Patient's question:
The baby is just one month old and often seems to have a stuffy nose with loud breathing sounds. I used a baby-specific cotton swab to gently clean his nose, but there were no nasal mucus or discharge blocking it. I would like to ask, what could be the reason for a newborn's stuffy nose without nasal mucus?Doctor's answer:
This baby has nasal discharge, which is usually the most common, because the baby's nasal passages are relatively small, so it's not easy to see. There are many reasons for a baby's nasal congestion, such as a fever or a cold or nasal trauma, which can lead to congestion. Parents should determine the cause based on the doctor's guidance and the baby's own condition. For smaller infants, we recommend applying a warm compress to the nasal root to relieve nasal congestion symptoms. However, if the symptoms do not improve for a long time, parents should take the baby to a local hospital for examination to identify the cause.