Patient's question:
The baby is now 22 days old. Since yesterday, it has been stuffy nose and sneezing. This morning, I heard a cough. What should I do? Will it affect anything? I ask if a newborn's stuffy nose will affect brain development?Doctor's answer:
The baby might have a cold. You can give them Baby Cold Granules. The mother should keep warm and avoid letting the baby catch a cold. The baby should drink more warm water.If the baby has a stuffy nose, you can use a warm towel or gauze to apply heat around the nose to improve circulation. Additionally, the baby should drink more water and be fed in small amounts.
When the baby is sleeping, one person can hold the baby's head firmly to prevent it from moving too much, while the other uses a cotton swab dipped in warm water to gently clean the baby's nostrils, trying to remove the mucus. This will make the baby feel more comfortable.