Question
A newborn was hospitalized for pneumonia and umbilical inflammation for nine days and was discharged afterward, but then experienced nasal congestion, accompanied by nasal mucus, and phlegm during vomiting. The baby shows a persistent feeling of hunger when not sleeping and constantly demands feeding. How should one deal with nasal congestion after neonatal pneumonia discharge?
Answer
Nasal congestion after discharge in newborns may be related to insufficient breast milk supply. If the baby does not receive adequate nutrition, it may show a persistent feeling of hunger. The mother should increase fluid intake to promote milk production. As for the nasal congestion issue, the baby can be placed on their back, a small amount of breast milk can be dropped into the nostrils, allowing it to moisten before using baby-specific cotton swabs to gently clean the nasal mucus. This method helps alleviate the symptoms of nasal congestion.