Newborn mouth open while asleep

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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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Dr. Harika Prakerla

Pediatrician 6 yrs exp Guntur

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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Dr. Chandrashekhar Vasant Phadnis Pediatrician 27 yrs exp Pune Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Chandrashekhar Vasant Phadnis

Pediatrician 27 yrs exp Pune

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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