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A member asked:
How many days can i use the saline nebulizer in a 3 months old baby? i did it for 2 weeks she was better, now she back with phlegm again today (this weather ? )please help..doctor says keep going, i don't want over do. advice
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Indefinitely: Using saline in a nebulizer is one of the few things that can be done indefinitely to help an infant loosen thick secretions. As long as the equipment is kept clean & the saline sterile there is no risk of overdoing it.
Answered 2/24/2020
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Monitor temperature: You can continue to use the Nebulized saline, but an evaluation by your pediatrician is suggested. The saline is used as needed every 2-4 hours. A virtual consultation to listen to the baby and to consult with recommendations may be performed on heatlhtap.
Answered 3/1/2020
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