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When an infants nose is blocked with a bit of mucus how can i remove it to help her breath easy???

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Nasal saline : There is really no medicine that provides much help in this age group.Keeping the nasal secretions thinned out with saline & suction & using tylenol (acetaminophen) if grumpy are the main treatment. Some physicians will use some otc meds after they have examined a child & decided it may help.

Answered 7/25/2014

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Bulb syringe: You may have been given a bulb syringe when your baby was born. In addition you can use salt water nose drops

Answered 7/25/2014

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Saline and suction: Babies are obligate nose breathers. They dont know how to blow their nose and so congestion for them can be miserable. Lay the baby on his back. Place 4-5 drops of saline solution in each nostril. Pinch one side of his nose closed and use a bulb syringe in the other nostril to suck out the mucous. Repeat on the opposite side. Do no more than 2-3 times daily as needed to void irritation.

Answered 2/28/2016

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