Question
After 10 days of birth, I found some dried nasal mucus in my newborn’s nose. I have previously used warm water to apply and a moistened cotton swab to gently wipe, but there are some areas I am hesitant to touch. How can I safely remove the nasal mucus? How can I soften these mucus? Can I use physiological saline to soften them? Is the physiological saline the kind used for intravenous injections in pharmacies? If I need to use the intravenous physiological saline, how should I drip it into the nasal cavity? Thank you for your answer.
Answer
Newborn nasal mucus typically does not require special treatment; they will naturally dry out and fall off over time. It is not recommended to frequently touch them to avoid causing injury to the child. Physiological saline refers to the ordinary intravenous physiological saline available in pharmacies, which comes in 10ml small packages and requires a special spray bottle. You can regularly clean your baby’s nasal cavity to keep it clean, but be careful not to apply excessive force to avoid harming the baby’s nose.