Hello, my 10-week-old premature baby has been congested for a few days, especially at night.

To help reduce coughing in young children and decrease the amount of mucus running from the nose to the throat, you can use a syringe with saline or distilled water. The amount of water to use per nostril varies based on the child's age. Initially, use this technique about 5 times a day for the first two days, then decrease to 2 times a day afterwards. Many parents see significant improvement in their child's symptoms in less than 48 hours.