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How Can Catarrh In An Infant Be Treated?

my 16month old baby started having catarrh since he was 7 month, haved used slot of cold drops, sometime it will go and come back, but now for the past 10 days he uses is mouth to breath, catarrh is not coming out but his nose is blocked, I bought an antibiotic drug(zinnat) and paracetamol and cold syrub. but I don t know if there is something else I should do. thank you
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Hello,

1-Decongestant medicines can relieve a blocked nose by reducing swelling of the blood vessels in the nose. These are available from pharmacies without a prescription but should not be used for more than a few days before seeking advice as they can occasionally make the congestion worse if used for too long.

2-Steam inhalation treatment may also help. This involves inhaling steam from a bowl of hot (but not boiling) water and can help to soften and loosen any mucus in the nasal cavities. Some people find that adding menthol crystals or eucalyptus oil to the water also helps. Steam inhalation is not recommended as a suitable treatment for children due to the risk of scalding.

It's better to consult an ENT specialist if it is worsening the conditions.

If you have small nasal polyps (fleshy growths in your nose) it may be possible to shrink them using a nasal spray that contains steroids, but larger polyps may need to be removed with surgery.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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How Can Catarrh In An Infant Be Treated?

Hello, 1-Decongestant medicines can relieve a blocked nose by reducing swelling of the blood vessels in the nose. These are available from pharmacies without a prescription but should not be used for more than a few days before seeking advice as they can occasionally make the congestion worse if used for too long. 2-Steam inhalation treatment may also help. This involves inhaling steam from a bowl of hot (but not boiling) water and can help to soften and loosen any mucus in the nasal cavities. Some people find that adding menthol crystals or eucalyptus oil to the water also helps. Steam inhalation is not recommended as a suitable treatment for children due to the risk of scalding. It s better to consult an ENT specialist if it is worsening the conditions. If you have small nasal polyps (fleshy growths in your nose) it may be possible to shrink them using a nasal spray that contains steroids, but larger polyps may need to be removed with surgery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.