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What can i give my newborn if she has a cold and her saliva is sort of thick and she has runny nose/congestion?

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Dr. Anthony LaBarbera answered

See below: The only option is to use nasal saline spray with nasal aspiration. There are no recommended medications.

Dr Park agreed

Answered 12/16/2014

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Nasal saline: A nasal wash out of her nose with saline can remove some of the irritants & thin out the mucous. Sometimes you must wash out the nose using saline like a garden hose to be effective.

Dr Lewis and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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A member asked:

What can i give my newborn if she has a cold and her saliva is sort of thick and she has runny nose/congestion?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Anthony LaBarbera answered

Dr Park agreed

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Lewis and another doctor agreed

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