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Two year old. excess mucus from flu. blocked nostrils. other than saline nasal drops, what can i use to reduce mucus secretion. otrivine? what else?
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Excess mucus: Use a bulb syringe in conjunction with the nose drops. Aldo use a vaporizer and elevate your childs mattress when sleeping. Also push fluids.
Answered 1/27/2014
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