Question
A one-month-old female infant, who had a fever 15 days ago and was treated with physical cooling (temperature reduction), has been experiencing persistent white, thick nasal mucus and severe nasal congestion. She sometimes wakes up due to difficulty breathing. Despite using a nasal aspirator to clear the mucus, the symptoms continue. She is feeding and defecating normally, and she is in good spirits.
Answer
This may be a symptom of chronic rhinitis, which is characterized by symptoms lasting longer than three months or recurrent episodes without a clear pathogen. Traditional Chinese medicine treatments, such as “Cang Er Zi San,” can be used for treatment.