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What is the best way to cure a very irritated nose in a child after a cold?

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Try This: Try putting vaseline in the area 3-4 times per day.Occasionally there may be a secondary infection, so try triple antibiotic.If no better check with your pediatrician.

Answered 11/23/2012

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