A 33-year-old member asked:
would you recommend any vapor products (vapor rub, plugs, bath, etc) for a 7 month old w a bad cold? my son has a low fever, cough, stuffy/runny nose
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Dr. Luis Villaplana answered
35 years experience Internal Medicine
Cool mist vaporizer: Cool mist helps to humidify the air, which in turn decreases mucosal irritation of the nose and respiratory tract.
Answered on Jul 20, 2012
Dr. Vasu Brown answered
34 years experience Integrative Medicine
Nacl drops: Nacl - small tubes for inhalation can be purchased at pharmacy use 1 drop to each nostril this will clear nose use neosporin to nostrils with q tip once or twice a day.
Answered on Feb 25, 2017
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Dr. James Ferguson answered
46 years experience Pediatrics
Never: I consider such products as air pollution and wish the FDA would require warning labels. Any odor producing material can trigger nasal drainage and swelling, which is most worrisome to small infants. Saline nose wash to remove mucous blocking the nose is your best option. I don't recommend these products before school age.
Answered on Aug 24, 2015
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Dr. Thomas Shen answered
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Saline spray: Saline nasal spray is safe and effective for what appears to be a viral upper respiratory infection. It helps to thin the mucus as well as soothe.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Ferguson answered
46 years experience Pediatrics
Time for a visit: Persistence of a severe cough for this length of time is worth a visit. There are forms of reactive airway disease that can respond to treatment if th ... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mark Diamond answered
46 years experience Pediatrics
If.....: If in pain, very lethargic, dehydrated yes.If the fever is gone, sleeping well and acting close to normal, waiting a few days should be ok.
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Maybe: Colds= runny noses and coughs, no reason to be alarmed.
If the fever does not abate after a few days, or spikes higher, an md visit is worthwhile.
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