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Can Nasal Drops Help Treat Running Nose And Frequent Sneezing In An Infant?
Posted on
Sun, 14 Oct 2018
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Sun, 14 Oct 2018
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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
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
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
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
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
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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