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5 wk old has blocked nose and chesty (phlem when coughs)i am using sterimar and can only see paed on thursday. what else can i try?
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Salt water drops: The safest thing to use are salt water (saline- sterimar) drops and a bulb syringe to clear the nose. Use drops every 2-4 hours. Do not use antihistamine or decongestants unless you have discussed this with your paed.
Answered 3/26/2018
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