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I have been using saline drops with my baby since she had 1 month, she is now 4 months now. she has congestion and phlegm on and off. is this too much for my baby? 3 months with saline 2 drops before every feed like 8 time a day ?. d
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Underlying cause: Congestion is a common symptom during infancy. Monitor temperature and report fever to your pediatrician. If the nasal discharge is clear, another possible cause is allergic inflammation. Avoid smoke, dust, mold, pollen and animal dander. If the baby has had problems with ear infection, pneumonia and green nasal discharge, ciliary disease and immune defects may be possible. The dose of saline fine
Answered 4/23/2023
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Yes: You can actually use the drops like a garden hose & they will not be a problem other than making baby fussy. You may want to identify any airborne smells/irritants/dust/ etc. in babies environment that will trigger chronic congestion & remove them. As she gets older & mouth breathes more this will be less noticeable.
Answered 3/3/2020
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