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Nasal Suction

A method of gently clearing mucus from a baby’s nose to help with congestion, especially before feeding.

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Bronchiolitis During the First Year

Bronchiolitis During the First Year

What bronchiolitis is and why it matters in infancy Bronchiolitis is inflammation of the bronchioles, the small airways deep in the lungs. In infants, those airways are already narrow, so even modest swelling and mucus can increase resistance to airflow and make breathing look laboured. The condition is usually viral, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) […]