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Is It Safe To Give Fenistil To A Baby Suffering From Blocked Nose?

My 11 week old baby has been suffering from a blocked nose for the past week. We took her to the doctor who prescribed otrivin. Unfortunately her nose is still blocked and causing her difficulty breathing - the pharmacy recommended fentisil - shall I give her this medicine? Thanks
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query baby suffering from blocked nose which is due to sinusitis/ rhinitis. It could be due to streptococcal infection and due to poor immunity of child. I would suggest you to give Fenistil to child but its better to give less dosgae. you should give 5 drops 2 times before sleeping.Visit pediatrician once and get chest X-ray done. Go for blood and sputum test first and get it examined. Start treatment after proper diagnosis. Take steam inhalation as well. Take proper course of antibiotics. You should take combination of anti allergic and antihistamine medications for immediate relief. Go for pulmonary function tests as well. Sip on warm water. Avoid cold drinks. Give child steam inhalation.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Is It Safe To Give Fenistil To A Baby Suffering From Blocked Nose?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query baby suffering from blocked nose which is due to sinusitis/ rhinitis. It could be due to streptococcal infection and due to poor immunity of child. I would suggest you to give Fenistil to child but its better to give less dosgae. you should give 5 drops 2 times before sleeping.Visit pediatrician once and get chest X-ray done. Go for blood and sputum test first and get it examined. Start treatment after proper diagnosis. Take steam inhalation as well. Take proper course of antibiotics. You should take combination of anti allergic and antihistamine medications for immediate relief. Go for pulmonary function tests as well. Sip on warm water. Avoid cold drinks. Give child steam inhalation. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari