What should I do if a newborn has nasal congestion due to being chilled?

Generally, nasal congestion in newborns caused by cold exposure can be treated through warming measures, warm compresses, medication, and other methods. Specific details are as follows:

1. Keep warm

For newborns suffering from cold exposure, it is important to strengthen保暖 (warming) measures. You may give the newborn适量 (appropriate) amounts of warm water and ensure that the indoor temperature and humidity are maintained at comfortable levels.

2. Warm compress

For nasal congestion, a warm towel can be used to apply a warm compress to both sides of the newborn’s nose. Care must be taken to control the temperature of the towel—avoid making it too hot to prevent skin damage in the newborn.

3. Steam inhalation

Parents can place a cup of hot water near the newborn’s nose, allowing the steam to help relieve nasal congestion caused by swelling of the nasal mucosa. Inhaling the steam helps reduce swelling and facilitates the discharge of nasal secretions.

In addition to the above methods, other approaches such as using cotton swabs to gently remove nasal crusts may also be helpful. Newborns are very young and have low immunity, so careful care and proper保暖 (warming) measures are essential.