Question 1

is it safe to use saline nasal spray for a six week baby?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I use it from birth forward, as long as baby needs it to clear their nasal passages.

Question 2

i have run out of the polyrinse saline solution for the nebulizer, can i use saline solution from the baby's saline nasal spray for babys nebulizer?

Accepted Answer

If sterile: I find that the big bottles of nasal saline sold in the US are an adequate substitute for the saline pods when/if a new bottle or only used for the nebulizer. Don't use one if it was ever used in the nose.  Here we can get them at a dollar store.

Question 3

i have a month old new born baby boy. he is congested. have attempted to use the salex saline nasal spray but the spray function isnt optimal on that product. is there any other medication or nasal spray that we can give him to curb the congestion?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Nasal congestion at that age is a combination reaction to airborne irritants &amp; the mucus the body makes to float them out. This blocks the tiny nasal passages. Nothing other than flooding the area to remove the debris will help. It can require squirting the saline in as a stream &amp; sucking it out the other side at the same time. Saline in 8 oz bottles are available in some regions.

Question 4

4 month old baby has a bad cough. i've tried hot steamy  bathroom, humidifier,  saline nasal spray. how long will it take to go away?

Accepted Answer

Other symptoms?: If there's no fever, vomiting, diarrhea, there's probably no urgency. If runny nose is present, that may be the cause. Try bulb suctioning. Acid reflux may also play a rôle. If work up is negative, a trial of acid reducer like zantac, (ranitidine) may be considered. Allergies/asthma is another consideration. I'd recommend referral to physician in this case.

Question 5

what is the correct way to use saline nasal spray?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Isotonic saline spray can be used several times a day to flush out offending pathogens and allergens. Saline irrigations, especially if hypertonic, should be used on an intermittent basis.

Question 6

can i use saline nasal spray and flonase at same time?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea: You will dilute the Flonase nasal spray and it is not a good idea.Flonase is a nasal steroid which has anti inflammatory properties and delivers a certain amount of steroid dose and it does take some time to work and saline will dilute that dose

Question 7

can i use saline nasal spray if i have a permanent hole in my eardrum?

Accepted Answer

No: It not only cause you to become very dizzy but may introduce an infection into your middle ear.   Have you talked to an ENT to find out if the perforation can be repaired?

Question 8

could i use saline nasal spray for a runny nose?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: There's no harm in using a nasal saline spray.  If it helps your runny nose, it's fine.

Question 9

i smoked for twenty years and recently quit, i have allergies and post nasal drip. no matter what i do i can not get rid of the post nasal drip and subsequent bad breath, quitting smoking has helped somewhat but not really, i use saline nasal spray and a

Accepted Answer

Sinus infection: The problem may be chronic sinusitis.  Saline irrigation with a neil med sinurinse bottle might do a better job of clearing any debris.  A good exam by an ent, including a nasal endoscopy would best examine for the origin of bad breath.  Sometimes your breath isn't as bad as you imagine, also.

Question 10

is xylitol a saline nasal spray?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are products that mix xylitol with saline in the form of a nasal spray

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I have run out of the polyrinse saline solution for the nebulizer, can i use saline solution from the baby's saline nasal spray for babys nebulizer?

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I have a month old new born baby boy. he is congested. have attempted to use the salex saline nasal spray but the spray function isnt optimal on that product. is there any other medication or nasal spray that we can give him to curb the congestion?

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4 month old baby has a bad cough. i've tried hot steamy bathroom, humidifier, saline nasal spray. how long will it take to go away?

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What is the correct way to use saline nasal spray?

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Can i use saline nasal spray and flonase at same time?

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Can i use saline nasal spray if i have a permanent hole in my eardrum?

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Could i use saline nasal spray for a runny nose?

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I smoked for twenty years and recently quit, i have allergies and post nasal drip. no matter what i do i can not get rid of the post nasal drip and subsequent bad breath, quitting smoking has helped somewhat but not really, i use saline nasal spray and a

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Is xylitol a saline nasal spray?

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