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My son is 2mths (14lbs&9oz) suction & saline doesn't help his congestion (no flu/rsv) what can i do to help him, got a humidifier also.no cough/fever?
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Get aggressive : Nasal wash out with saline often requires you spray it in like a hose until the kid sputters & then shift to the other side. The kid will sneeze the stuff out & clear most of the thickened secretions in the process.The sucker is often unnecessary if you do it well. Most who use a simple drop by drop method are wasting their time.
Answered 12/26/2018
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Check for wheezing: I hope there is no smoking around him. Have him checked for wheezing as well as for gastro-esophageal reflux.
Answered 12/26/2018
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Newborn breathing: Young infants breathe exclusively through their noses, they are not mouth breathers as yet. This means that the nose filters everything. Be sure to use nasal saline and suctioning frequently throughout the day and try to keep that filter clean. Good Luck and thanks for choosing healthtap :)
Answered 12/26/2018
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