CONGESTION since birth

[Anonymous]

Jackson is 3 months old and since birth he has been congested which I know is common for reflux babies. But since we switched him to Prilosec his congestion seems worse..does this make sense. Or it could just be the time of year because we are all congested and my dd just had strep….

We use saline drops, suck his nose clean, elevate hima nd still SUPER congested. DOesn’t run out his nose but is up deep into his sinuses…should I take him to ENT dr. or just deal with it?

[Anonymous]

My middle child had this problem. For her it turned out to be an Upper Respiratory Infection and antibiotics cleared it up, but it did recurr quite a few times and she continued to be prone to these URI’s/sinus infections until she to to be about 3 or 3 1/2. It’s actually very common for newborns to be congested (I forgot the reason why), but for it to persist for three months would concern me.

Also, my firstborn had chronic nasal congestion which started when I started supplementing with formula, and I eventually found the congestion to be related to a milk allergy. Once I removed dairy from my diet and started supplementing with soy instead of milk formula, the nasal congestion stopped.

[Anonymous]

We have chronic congestion as well. It’s way worse at night. My pediatrician is blaming it on a “cold” since my older 2 sons are sick. I’m telling him it’s reflux. I have an appointment this week. I’m feeling very defensive, so I know it’s not going to go well. He has milk coming out his nose as well.

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