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Infant Having Nasal Block, Cannot Take Feeds And Sleep Comfortably. What Can Be Done?

hello docter, I wanted to ask that my son is having problem while breathing because his nose is blocked.he is 3 month old now.i took him to a docter and he informed us that his one nostril is totally blocked.what can i do for him.he cannot even drink milk properly.he cant sleep properly due to his blocked nose.since one month he has this problem.
Tue, 25 Sep 2012
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Hi..Cute.. Infant are nasal breather, they do not know to breath by mouth, when the nose gets block.. hence the child feels discomfort while sleep and while having food..
the baby must be treated with nasal drops which will resolve the block..

Take care..
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Infant Having Nasal Block, Cannot Take Feeds And Sleep Comfortably. What Can Be Done?

Welcome to HealthcareMagicForum Hi..Cute.. Infant are nasal breather, they do not know to breath by mouth, when the nose gets block.. hence the child feels discomfort while sleep and while having food.. the baby must be treated with nasal drops which will resolve the block.. Take care..