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Suggest Treatment For Nasal Blockage In Infants
Question: Hi there
My baby he will be 6 month old after 4 days and he has a blocked nose for 10 days almost
Before his nose being blocked the total intake during 24 hrs is between (500 ml and 600 ml) and now he never exceed 400 ml per 24 hrs
Now he stay for almost 12 hrs just have 40 to 50 ml of milk
I am so worried about him and i used for him the nasal saline and it is not work
And the problem he used to drink milk only when he sleep now for 2 month he is on this habit but now when he sick he can even drink while sleep
He cant drink more than 120 ml and some time less (this is when he is ok)
I am worried so much about his health and weigh
Coz he is weight already less than the average of his age
Born weigh and height @ (38w3d pregnancy) 2.79 kg and 50 cm
And now he is 7 kg and height 66 cm with head circumference 42.5 cm
Please advice this is my first baby after 10 years trying of conceive with ivf
What can i used for him to let him feel good which medicine or nasal spray good for his age to open his blocked nose
My baby he will be 6 month old after 4 days and he has a blocked nose for 10 days almost
Before his nose being blocked the total intake during 24 hrs is between (500 ml and 600 ml) and now he never exceed 400 ml per 24 hrs
Now he stay for almost 12 hrs just have 40 to 50 ml of milk
I am so worried about him and i used for him the nasal saline and it is not work
And the problem he used to drink milk only when he sleep now for 2 month he is on this habit but now when he sick he can even drink while sleep
He cant drink more than 120 ml and some time less (this is when he is ok)
I am worried so much about his health and weigh
Coz he is weight already less than the average of his age
Born weigh and height @ (38w3d pregnancy) 2.79 kg and 50 cm
And now he is 7 kg and height 66 cm with head circumference 42.5 cm
Please advice this is my first baby after 10 years trying of conceive with ivf
What can i used for him to let him feel good which medicine or nasal spray good for his age to open his blocked nose
Brief Answer:
Nasivion drops should help
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthCareMagic. Congratulations on having a baby after so much efforts to conceive. This is a valuable baby for you. The precautions required would however be just like that for any other child. Nasal blockage is a common problem in infants. Babies are nasal breathers and hence nasal block is a major issue for them. Nasoclear nasal drops (saline drops) are generally effective in relieving it but in case it does not work, you may try Nasivion drops which act as decongestant.
If possible, giving steam inhalation to the baby may be helpful. Just take the baby in your lap and place a source of steam before you. The steam would be in the air and automatically the baby will be breathing it in. It will help in diluting the cough.
In general the weight of the baby is supposed to double by 5 months of age with respect to weight at birth. As it is about 6 months of age, it is time to wean the baby and to introduce semi solids into the diet. You may start giving mashed boiled rice with pulses and vegetables. You may also add chicken or eggs in mashed form. Continue breast feeding as earlier though the frequency may slightly be reduced. Drinking habits are normal and you need not bother about it. The semi solids will give the baby additional nutrients which would help your baby to grow.
Hope that helps. Feel free to revert back in case of further queries if any.
Nasivion drops should help
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthCareMagic. Congratulations on having a baby after so much efforts to conceive. This is a valuable baby for you. The precautions required would however be just like that for any other child. Nasal blockage is a common problem in infants. Babies are nasal breathers and hence nasal block is a major issue for them. Nasoclear nasal drops (saline drops) are generally effective in relieving it but in case it does not work, you may try Nasivion drops which act as decongestant.
If possible, giving steam inhalation to the baby may be helpful. Just take the baby in your lap and place a source of steam before you. The steam would be in the air and automatically the baby will be breathing it in. It will help in diluting the cough.
In general the weight of the baby is supposed to double by 5 months of age with respect to weight at birth. As it is about 6 months of age, it is time to wean the baby and to introduce semi solids into the diet. You may start giving mashed boiled rice with pulses and vegetables. You may also add chicken or eggs in mashed form. Continue breast feeding as earlier though the frequency may slightly be reduced. Drinking habits are normal and you need not bother about it. The semi solids will give the baby additional nutrients which would help your baby to grow.
Hope that helps. Feel free to revert back in case of further queries if any.
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