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My doctor has prescribed that i use a nebulizer for my three month old baby to help with his reflux and clear out the mucus. is it safe?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: The nebulizer creates an aerosol mist and is safe for use at this age.

Answered 5/5/2015

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NeedsRxForReflux: Your Baby needs treatment for reflux with Ranitidin,or Famotodin. Nebuliser in 3 month old is used for Asthma or Bronchitis with chest congestion and wheezing. It is safe if used appropriately and for the correct indication Discuss with your Doctor what he/she is using it for and what is being done for reflux If reflux is causing the asthma like symptoms it needs to be treated. Or consult PED GI

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What's in the neb?: A nebulizer is a device that aerosolizes medication. What is actually in the nebulizer? It is hard to say if it is safe if we don't know what med.

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