Question
There is yellow, thick mucus in the respiratory tract and nose, starting from 12 days after the baby was born and continuing until now for 45 days. Is it due to an upset stomach or something else? I’m too afraid to use medicine on such a small baby. I’ve tried cold compresses on the nose, but there hasn’t been any significant effect…
Answer
Your child’s current condition is considered to be the exudate of an upper respiratory infection. Generally, yellow mucus may indicate a bacterial infection in the auditory region. It is recommended to first use a cotton swab to thoroughly clean the nasal secretions, then give the child three days of antibiotics. Since the baby is just born, antibiotics are generally prescribed with smaller side effects such as penicillin or cephalosporin classes. Although I understand your concerns about using medication, I believe that the child’s current symptoms, such as poor sleep, are also not good for them. Prolonged symptoms may lead to chronic infection. In weighing the two evils, I think appropriate treatment should be implemented.