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A 36-year-old member asked:
how can respiratory therapists help sick/stuffy nose babies?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Patrick Melderanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 27 years experience
They can't: You can help with some saline nasal spray. If it persists, you need to see your pediatrician or an ent. A respiratory therapist is usually a hospital based allied health professional who helps with respiratory care in the hospital... Ventilation management.
6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Ari Weitzneranswered
Ophthalmology 33 years experience
Cant: Baby has a cold? Just keep their nose clean and let them rest.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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