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My son is 3ms old. he has chest and nose congestion. i took him to dr and all she said was to syringe his boogers. is it ok to give him probiotics?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Probiotics: You can give him probiotics but it will have no effect on his cold. More importantly, use saline nose drops in his nose several times a day. Keep the vaporizer on and elevate his mattress where he sleeps.

Answered 5/7/2013

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Dr. Ratna Dhingra answered

Yes you can: I don't know if probiotics would help congestion but you can use florastar for kids if you want to.

Dr Cannon agreed

Answered 9/20/2014

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A member asked:

My son is 3ms old. he has chest and nose congestion. i took him to dr and all she said was to syringe his boogers. is it ok to give him probiotics?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr. Ratna Dhingra answered

Dr Cannon agreed

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