Upper Airway
Congestion
Upper airway congestion is very common in the first few months of life and can also be present with the common cold caused by viruses. There are no medicines that will completely make the symptoms disappear. The goal is to keep your child comfortable. In general, if a child continues to drink normally, there is no need for concern.
The following are suggestions to help your child breathe more easily:
- Put a few drops of saline drops in the nose, then
gently remove the secretions with a bulb syringe.
- Elevate the head of the crib.
- Use either a cold air vaporizer or humidifier in your
baby's room. Make sure you change the water every
night, and clean it well with bleach once a week to eliminate mold and
bacteria.
- Always keep your baby away from irritants such as
cigarette smoke, paint and gasoline fumes, aerosols, perfumes, and hair
sprays.
- Keep your baby's sleeping environment as dust free as
possible.
We
do not recommend any decongestants or cold medicines under six years of age due
to excessive side effects.
