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My daughter, 7yrs, has a cold and now the inside of 1 nostril is raw in some places & is causing her discomfort, she explains a burning sensation. is there anything i can do at home for this?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: You could apply a thin layer of neosporin ointment to the area, and that may help to alleviate the pain while promoting healing. If she develops fever, wet prolonged cough and/or respiratory distress, please see you PCP.

Answered 10/3/2015

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Vaseline: Gently apply a bit of vaseline or Aquaphor inside each nostril twice a day.

Answered 10/3/2015

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A member asked:

My daughter, 7yrs, has a cold and now the inside of 1 nostril is raw in some places & is causing her discomfort, she explains a burning sensation. is there anything i can do at home for this?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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