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Blocked nose in infants
Published Online:1 Jan 2017https://hdl.handle.net/10520/EJC-95832124b
Abstract
Stuffiness or nasal congestion occurs when the nasal mucosa swells and produces mucus in response to dry air, dust or other irritant particles such as smoke or perfume.1
An infant is considered to be any baby from birth to the age of 12 months, and at this stage of their life, a baby needs to be able to suckle.2 A baby who is very congested may not be able to suck easily as they are also trying to breathe through their mouth as they feed. They are then not able to feed properly and become hungry and miserable.1
