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Newborn mouth open while asleep

2022-04-25 00:49:49
My baby is 6 days old. He has a 2mm Or less sized vsd. His mouth stays most of the time open. Even while asleep it stays slightly open. Please let me know why.
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Normally newborns breathe through the nose only. there may be a blockage in nasal passage or other reasons. Needs check up. please visit a pediatrician or ENT surgeon

Answered2022-04-25 02:07:33

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You Can use Nasoclear nasal drops thrice daily So that if there is any nasal block it will be cleared Take care!

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