My 7 week old baby has had a little swelling at the top of her cheek for the past 2 days. Today, the part of his nose that touches his cheek seems a little swollen too. What should I do?

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No pain when I touch it. No apparent lesion or pimple like an insect bite. General condition seems good, no fever or anything. I know her lacrimal ducts are clogged, I don't know if that could be related. The area around the eye is not swollen. Thanks in advance Hello, He has clear discharge that turns greenish as it dries. The doctor told us it was the blocked ducts and that there was no infection as his eyes are not red....

Alexandre Chagnon · Accepted Answer

Hello Ma'am, Sorry for the delay in responding. When you say the tear ducts are blocked, how do you know that? I ask, because at this age it can indeed be related to the symptoms you describe in your question. All right. In such a case, I would recommend just monitoring the situation closely over the weekend. If it seems to be getting worse, we'll go to the doctor on Monday. You could also try gently pressing the corner of the eye and cheek with a warm, wet washcloth during naps (being careful not to leave the child unattended with the towel to avoid choking). It might help "unclog."