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Suggest Home Remedies For Nasal Congestion In An Infant
Question: we are using nasal spray as per previous recommendation by pediatrician. the congestion still persists. my 8 month old is not able to sleep properly at night. can you recommend any natural medicine ? or any other child friendly medication.
Brief Answer:
Natural methods suggestions
Detailed Answer:
Hi...disturbed sleep could be due to nasal congestion or runny nose causing post nasal drip in lying down position.
Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. For cold you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do.
If fever - Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (max ceiling dose 500mg) every 4-6th hourly, that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.
For cold you can use Cetrizine at 0.25mg/kg/dose every 12 hourly for 3 days.
For nasal block, plain saline nasal drops will do, every 4-6th hourly to relive nasal congestion.
Coming to your query -
1. Nasivion-S or Nasoclear are the best in this age group to relieve nasal congestion.
2. Natural methods - keep changing the baby's position frequently, so that each time one nostril comes to top position.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
Natural methods suggestions
Detailed Answer:
Hi...disturbed sleep could be due to nasal congestion or runny nose causing post nasal drip in lying down position.
Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. For cold you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do.
If fever - Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (max ceiling dose 500mg) every 4-6th hourly, that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.
For cold you can use Cetrizine at 0.25mg/kg/dose every 12 hourly for 3 days.
For nasal block, plain saline nasal drops will do, every 4-6th hourly to relive nasal congestion.
Coming to your query -
1. Nasivion-S or Nasoclear are the best in this age group to relieve nasal congestion.
2. Natural methods - keep changing the baby's position frequently, so that each time one nostril comes to top position.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
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