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Can Nasal Drops Help Treat Running Nose And Frequent Sneezing In An Infant?

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Posted on Mon, 9 May 2022
Question: Hello My baby Is six and a half month old.He is having running nose ans is sneezing frequently.Can nasal drops help.What measures will be taken
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, nasal drops can help

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Yes, you can apply Decongestant nasal drops like OTRIVIN pediatric nasal drops to get your baby relived from the nasal congestion.

You can give steam inhalation with milder form of Vaporub in the steam or can use eucalyptus oil in it too.

Avoid oral antihistaminic syrups unless the above measures fail.

Hope, I answered your query. Wish you good health.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (5 hours later)
Thankyou Doctor How many drops of otrivin to be applied. How many times in a day otrivin should be applied How steam is given to the baby
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (14 hours later)
Brief Answer:
1 drop twice daily

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

You can put one drop in each nostril twice daily for not more than 3 days.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Can Nasal Drops Help Treat Running Nose And Frequent Sneezing In An Infant?

Brief Answer: Yes, nasal drops can help Detailed Answer: Hi, Yes, you can apply Decongestant nasal drops like OTRIVIN pediatric nasal drops to get your baby relived from the nasal congestion. You can give steam inhalation with milder form of Vaporub in the steam or can use eucalyptus oil in it too. Avoid oral antihistaminic syrups unless the above measures fail. Hope, I answered your query. Wish you good health. Regards