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My babies complain of common cold how can i treat them without medication ( they are 6 months ) there is no fever just runing nose and congestion?
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saline: Cold meds we use as adults or with older kids reduce drainage by using meds that dry ; thicken the drainage.Babies are dependent on narrow nasal passages that will block with thickened drainage. Your best rx for infants is to use generous amounts of saline nose wash and occasional suction to keep their nasal passages clear. Clean it as often as needed ; avoid all the stuff for old kids.
Answered 3/3/2016
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