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What's good for it for toddlers who have running nose yellow stuff coming out?

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Dr. Joshua Rosenthal answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Saline never hurt!: A can of aerosolized saline never hurt to rinse out a toddlers runny nose. If there is fever or green discharge that doesn't go a way after a day or two, check with your pediatrician.

Answered 5/30/2013

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