Suggest Treatment For Nasal Congestion And Cough In An Infant

Posted on Sun, 3 Jan 2016

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Sun, 3 Jan 2016 Answered on

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Question : My one month old son was suffering from congestion for the past week and now has a cough in the past two days. the doctor has prescribed Budecort nebulization along with Maxtra drops. just wanted to check if giving corticosteroid nebulization to a one month baby is OK or not.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Budesonide is safe in babies

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Bedesonide nebulization is safe in neonates and one month old baby.
However, it is indicated for asthma and recurrent respiratory difficulties, or difficult breathing.
If there is severe congestion and baby is unable to breathe properly, is crying repeatedly, not able to breast feed, then you should nebulize the baby for relief.
It is safe.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Maternal and fetal medicine specialist.

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