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Can you cause problems if you use a saline nasal spray too much? using it on a 16mth old with chesty cough trying to clear phlegm

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Maybe: I can't say I have ever seen it happen. Most parents do not do it as often as the kid needs or as vigorously as they need. Since a small kid needs the mucous debris removed to effectively use their nose, it is one of the few treatments that can make a real difference.Cold meds often thicken mucous producing a negative effect.

Dr Debnath agreed

Answered 6/27/2014

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A member asked:

Can you cause problems if you use a saline nasal spray too much? using it on a 16mth old with chesty cough trying to clear phlegm

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Debnath agreed

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