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Suggest Treatment For Cold, Blocked Nose And Difficulty In Breathing

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Posted on Thu, 5 Mar 2015
Question: My 6 yr old is sick w/ a cold & his nose is completely clogged. He's having a hard time sleeping because he can't breathe. He wakes gasping for air. I've given him decongestant but hasn't really helped. Anything else to do? Besides elevation & humidifier?
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Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (36 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Congestion

Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question.
In addition to what you have been doing, you can also use saline nose drips or nose spray. This usually helps loosen the mucus so it can be blown out.
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Suggest Treatment For Cold, Blocked Nose And Difficulty In Breathing

Brief Answer: Congestion Detailed Answer: Hello. I just read through your question. In addition to what you have been doing, you can also use saline nose drips or nose spray. This usually helps loosen the mucus so it can be blown out.