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My 2.5 year old woke up with congested nose , and teary eyes , now she is coughing ... what can i do to make her feel better ?

7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Congested nose: use salt water nose drop several times a day. Use a vaporizer especially during the night. Also elevate her mattress while sleeping. Use tylenol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen for fever control

Answered 11/20/2014

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Symptomatic: Use saline to clear her nasal congestion. Give her a dose of acetaminophen. Keep her room cool and not too dry. Have her seen if she is in pain. All the best.

Answered 11/21/2014

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Cold: Use a cool mist vaporizer, saline nose spray, keep hydrated. Cough or cold medications as they do not work in young children and should not be used.

Answered 11/21/2014

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