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My baby is 4 months old, since he was one month old he all the time has problems with blocked nose, discharge deep inside the nose and disturb.what should we use as inhalation doesn't help, nasal drops doesn't help. sea water doesn't work as well, he cri
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Needs to be seen: And evaluated again by pediatrician, he might be having reflux that would lead to increased nasal stuffiness, untill seen, keep using saline wash, aspirate, and start reflux precautions: raise the head of bed, feed him while his head at least 30 degrees up, thicken his formula with cereal,
Answered 8/11/2015
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Nasal wash: Air pollutants including dust, fragrance,cleaning fumes,etc aggravate the problem. Nasal saline is the most specific and helpful aid to rinsing the irritants off the inside of the nose where it causes swelling and drainage. It must sometimes be used aggressively to provide adequate volume to thin secretions & improve airway function.Eliminating the offending irritants are the long term solution
Answered 8/12/2015
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