Question
This child is only a little over half a month old, but has developed a stuffy nose in the past two days. It’s not particularly severe, and the doctor at the hospital said to observe at home, but the family is quite worried, so I would like to ask about how to handle newborn nasal congestion?
Answer
The congestion is not particularly severe and does not require treatment, as there may be difficulties with breastfeeding. When the baby is feeding, a warm towel can be applied to the nose. Additionally, you can gently massage the bridge of the nose on both sides. These methods can alleviate the symptoms of nasal congestion, as well as using a steaming facial device. It is recommended to improve the indoor environment as much as possible, keeping the air clean, circulated, and moist. Also, give the baby multiple small amounts of warm water or use a warm towel to warm up the nose, spray with physiological saline to care for the nasal cavity, and improve ventilation.