Patient's question:
Baby is 22 days old and her nose is blocked with nasal mucus, making it difficult to breathe and causing her to be very fussy. What can be done to relieve this?Doctor's answer:
Hello! For a newborn with a stuffy nose, you can suggest applying a warm towel to the baby's nose bridge or using a suction bulb to remove the nasal discharge. It's also important to ensure the baby drinks plenty of fluids. If the baby's nostrils are blocked with mucus, you can a drop of milk into the baby's nasal cavity to soften it, allowing it to gradually come out. If it still doesn't come out, you may consider using a nasal aspirator. If the baby has no other symptoms, you can continue treating it this way. However, if the baby also has symptoms like sneezing or choking on milk, you should consider taking the baby to the neonatal department.