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Suggest Treatment For Running Nose And Cough In A Child

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Posted on Mon, 3 Apr 2017
Question: My 2 year old son suffering from running nose since 2 days and some cough also. Can I use nebulizer for him with normal saline solution at home without oxygen ?Yes,you can do that.Nebulization will help.
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Answered by Dr. Riddhi Shah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes,the Nebulization will help

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thank you for your follow-up query,

Yes, you can give Nebulization with Normal saline to your kid. It will help in cough and cold.

You can also use Saline nasal spray.

Give him XXXXXXX warm fluids.
Avoid cold food and dust.

You may use suction method for the nasal secretions with a rubber bulb syringe.

Hope this answers your question.
Take care.

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Suggest Treatment For Running Nose And Cough In A Child

Brief Answer: Yes,the Nebulization will help Detailed Answer: Hi, thank you for your follow-up query, Yes, you can give Nebulization with Normal saline to your kid. It will help in cough and cold. You can also use Saline nasal spray. Give him XXXXXXX warm fluids. Avoid cold food and dust. You may use suction method for the nasal secretions with a rubber bulb syringe. Hope this answers your question. Take care.