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- My 4-year old, often suffers from a runny nose and sneezing. Is there a medication which can prevent this?
- Are there any long-term effects of nasal congestion?
- My daughter suffers from nasal allergies and has dark circles under both her eyes. Why does she have them?
- My baby seems to be having a chronic problem of nose block. Should I see a doctor?
- If I breastfeed my baby, will I be able to protect him from nasal allergies?
- What is the difference between nasal breathing and oral breathing?
- How beneficial is nose breathing compared to mouth breathing?
- What are the common causes of mouth breathing?
- Should I be concerned if my child is comfortable in breathing through the mouth?
- When should a parent visit a paediatrician or ENT surgeon for the issue of mouth breathing?
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My baby doesn’t latch on to my breast because he can’t breathe. What can I do?
My baby doesn’t latch on to my breast because he can’t breathe. What can I do?
My baby doesn’t latch on to my breast because he can’t breathe. What can I do?
Nasal congestion can make breathing difficult, hence the child has to breathe through the mouth. While breastfeeding, if the baby's nose is stuff, he finds it difficult to breathe and breastfeed. Hence, the baby can become irritable and cranky
Dr. Priyankar Pal
Dr Priyankar Pal is a Associate Professor of pediatric medicine at the Institute of Child Health, Kolkata. He is a reputed doctor and gives patient his undivided attention. Dr. Priyankar Pal is MD in Paediatrics and has been practicing Rheumatology for past 7 years. His areas of expertise lies in Autoimmune Disease like Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, Kawasaki disease, post-infectious arthritis and inflammatory disorders of the muscle, eye, or other organs, Musculoskeletal Disorders like joints, muscles, bones, or tendons, Arthritis amongst others. Dr. Priyankar Pal is also a member of Indian Medical Association, Indian Association of Paediatrics and Indian Rheumatology Association.
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