Question
Can a 5-month-old baby with a blocked nose be treated with saline drops?
Answer
A blocked nose in a 5-month-old baby could be due to rhinitis, and it is recommended that parents take the baby to the hospital for a check-up. Rhinitis often causes symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, and coughing. During an attack of rhinitis, the baby’s nasal passages may produce a large amount of clear mucus, which may turn yellow and cause coughing when passing through the throat. Additionally, parents should pay attention to the baby’s diet and avoid giving the baby spicy, fried, and salty seafood products that may irritate the inflammation, to help alleviate the baby’s symptoms.