Patient's question:
The baby is just one month old and often seems to have a stuffy nose with loud breathing sounds. I used baby-specific cotton swabs to gently clean his nose, but there were no nasal mucus or discharge blocking it. I'd like to ask, what could be the reason for a newborn having a 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 is 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 warm compresses 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.