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What over-the-counter medication can you give to an 8 month old baby for having a runny nose and quite a bit of sneezing?

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None: Normal saline nose drops followed by suctioning the mucus is the most effective for young infants. Keep the air humid with a vaporizer. Do not use honey for infants under 1 year; it can cause botulism which can be fatal. If fever, decreased feeding, lethargy, breathing difficulty, wheezing-see your dr.

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Answered 5/12/2017

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