5mths girl, post running nose followed by nasal congestion which was treated with normal saline nasal drops twice a day for 2days. Nasal congestion cleared but today acute state of distress/ not able to breast feed or sleep, cries out loud on putting down but quiet on carrying upright. What may be the problem?
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Feeding is problematic in babies with blocked nose because breathing is interrupted with engaged mouth and blocked nose. Similary while lying down in horizontal position mucus and sputum is collected at back of throat. Nasal blockage can be removed by saline nasal Chat Doctor. Nasal bulb sucker can remove impacted mucus. Vicks air humidifier can help remove the blockage. Home remedies like honey and ginger tea can help your baby get rid of runny and blocked nose. Hope you find this answer helpful. Good luck!