Question
The child has had a nasal blockage at night for one month.
Answer
Hello! Babies often experience symptoms such as runny nose, nasal congestion, and sneezing due to the fact that their nasal passages are very narrow compared to adults, the sinus cavities are not yet fully developed, and the nasal mucosa is particularly sensitive. Just like adults, the baby’s nasal mucosa produces a normal amount of secretions every day. When the front secretions accumulate for a long time, they dry out and harden into nasal boogers, blocking the narrow nasal passages of the infant. This leads to a feeling of stuffiness in the baby’s nose with each breath. Sometimes, when the baby sneezes, the nasal boogers are pushed out of the nasal passages, and the congestion improves immediately. You can try cleaning the nasal mucus with a warm cotton swab before bedtime (wet the nasal mucus with a warm cotton swab, then press both sides of the nostrils lightly after 10 minutes to help expel the mucus, or use a nasal aspirator), which can alleviate the nasal congestion. If it’s difficult to clean or the symptoms do not improve, it is recommended to consult a doctor for an examination.