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Is saline nasal spray for a 2 month olld over the counter?

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Dr. Joshua Davidson
Dr. Joshua Davidsonanswered
Allergy and Immunology 19 years experience
In a different form: Yes, nasal saline is available for such a young child, but typically is sold as "saline drops" or something similar. Little Noses sells on such type, and there are others. For a little two month old, I'd look for nasal saline drops, rather than spray.
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