What to Do When a Baby Has a stuffy Nose, Runny Nose, and Difficulty Breathing

Question

A 25-day-old male infant, in good health since birth and currently being breastfed with formula. Over the past week, he has developed symptoms of a stuffy nose, runny nose, and difficulty breathing, accompanied by frequent vomiting. The past treatment situation and effectiveness are unclear, and he has not yet sought medical attention. There is no history of allergies or hereditary diseases. What kind of help is needed now: should medication be administered, or can treatment be without medication?

Answer

Stuffy nose can be caused by two reasons: one is the presence of mucus in the nasal cavity; the other is that the nasal mucosa becomes congested and swollen due to infection by viruses or bacteria. Vomiting is common in newborns, as their stomach is horizontally positioned, making it easy to cause vomiting or spilling milk. This usually improves significantly around six months of age. For symptoms of a stuffy nose and runny nose, it is recommended to take the child to the hospital for a detailed examination (including routine blood tests) to determine whether it is a bacterial or viral infection and to receive symptomatic treatment. This is the suggestion for the question “What to do when a 25-day-old baby has a stuffy nose, runny nose, and difficulty breathing.” I hope this helps you. Wishing you health!