If a 20-day-old baby makes a sniffling sound from the nose, it may be due to nasal blockage caused by boogers or mucus, or it could be due to inflammation. Parents can observe the baby’s nasal condition, follow medical advice, and take appropriate measures to help relieve this symptom.
A baby’s nasal passage is narrow, and secretions may accumulate and not be easily expelled. Once boogers or mucus accumulate, breathing may be obstructed, resulting in the sniffling sound. In addition, at this stage, the baby’s nasal passage structure is not yet mature, with dense blood vessels, sensitive to environmental changes, prone to inflammation, causing nasal mucosa swelling, further blocking the nasal passage, worsening breathing difficulties, and producing similar sounds.
In the face of this situation, home care is particularly important. For blockages caused by boogers or mucus, parents can use a nasal aspirator to assist in clearing secretions; if secretions are located at the edge of the nostril, carefully using small tweezers or cotton swabs to gently clean is also a feasible solution. Warm towels applied around the base of the baby’s nose or gentle massage along the direction from the corner of the eye to the nostril can effectively relieve such discomfort caused by nasal mucosal swelling.
In daily care, keeping the baby warm is essential, while closely monitoring any other unusual symptoms in the baby apart from the sniffling sound, such as continuous crying, rise in body temperature, etc. If these additional symptoms are noticed, prompt medical attention should be sought to avoid potential health issues.
