Is Steam Inhalation Advisable When Diagnosed With Enlarged Adenoids?

Posted on Tue, 10 Feb 2015

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Question : My 26 month old daughter has enlarged adenoids. Is steam inhalation is good for her?

Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes , steam inhalation is good for her .

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.

Yes , steam inhalation is good for her .

If I were her treating Doctor for this case , I would advice her
Steam inhalation twice daily ,
Saline nasal spray thrice daily &
continue Nasonex spray .

She will get relief .

Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Krunal Karade (19 minutes later)

Hi thanx for reply
I am using Nasonex from last 45 days but now she again started snoring a lil bit

Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Continue Nasonex along with Steam & Saline nasal spray .

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the follow up query.

I would advice , continue Nasonex along with Steam &
Saline nasal spray .

Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T