5 month old runny nose

Hi mummies! My LO is having a runny nose, with sneezing (clear mucus, no fever, no cough). His nose is not blocked but I can hear the mucus gurgling inside when he breaths / drink milk / takes a pacifier. His appetite is still good, doesn't seem to be having difficulty breathing either. What can I do to help him overcome this faster? I'm using sterimar baby nasal spray and also the lollababy nasal aspirator but his mucus keeps flowing

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Hi mum, sounds like a mild cold or just sensitive nasal passage since the mucus is still clear and baby is otherwise feeding well and active. I think you’re already doing the right things with saline spray and gentle suction, just try not to over-aspirate because it can sometimes irritate the nose more and make it produce more mucus. You can also try keeping baby slightly elevated when sleeping and making sure the room air is not too dry, and usually these things take a few days to a week to clear. If it turns yellow/green, fever comes in, or breathing becomes difficult, then better bring to PD just to be safe.

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