Question
The 8-month-old baby often has white dry nasal mucus. The baby had a fever before and took Antifan granules, but stopped the medication due to diarrhea. Now, there is dry nasal mucus, and sometimes it’s around the nostrils without any wet mucus flowing out. What was the effectiveness of the previous treatment? I want to know why there is always dry mucus and whether it’s possible that the baby has developed rhinitis. What medication should be taken when fever and runny nose occur? How should this nasal condition be handled now? I kindly request a detailed answer from an expert.
Answer
Based on the description, the baby’s white dry nasal mucus may be a sign of mild rhinitis. It is recommended to take the following measures: let the baby lie on their stomach, use cotton swabs dipped in physiological saline to clean the nasal secretions, and after cleaning, apply red mold ointment for a good effect. Generally speaking, when there is a fever and runny nose, taking Antifan granules is sufficient.