Question
My daughter is three months old and has been feeling stuffy in her nose while sleeping lately, and she also sneezes during the day. It’s been two weeks without improvement. How should I handle my newborn’s nasal congestion?
Answer
To manage a newborn’s nasal congestion, it’s important to keep the room’s humidity and temperature within an appropriate range and to clean the congestion as much as possible. If the congestion is severe, hold the baby upright, with the head raised, which can help reduce nasal mucosal swelling. If the baby has a runny nose, you can drop some warm saline solution into the baby’s nostrils to moisten the nasal cavity, and gently massage the baby’s nose and cheeks on both sides to help naturally expel mucus. It is not recommended to use devices similar to nasal aspirators. When clearing the nasal cavity, external assistance may cause discomfort and fear.