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A 33-year-old female asked:
hi i recently gave birth to a baby boy and i noticed that there mucus yellowish oming out from his right eye,what could be the cause and what can i do to make it go or stop?
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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered
Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonology 36 years experience
Antibiotic eye drops: There may be an infection of the lining of the eye, and your pediatrician may prescribe antibiotic drops.
Other measures include nasal saline drops to relieve congestion and gentle massage of the area just beneath the eye. Watch for signs of swelling, redness and fever.
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