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Is sodium chloride snif that has 2.3% spray solution / irrigating solution safe for my 4week old? as an alternative for saline spray?

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Saline nasal spray: Sodium chloride is the same as saline. It is sage for all children.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 1/7/2021

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