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Cold for 5 months old baby boy

2021-01-06 18:11:44
Hi, my son is 5 months old, he is suffering from cold, unable to take breath, through his mouth he is trying to take breath, so I'm using nasal drops named as "saline nasal spray", can I use it, if yes, how many times can it be used in a day for babies
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Hi Yes saline nasal drops can be used It can be used as frequently as 2 hrly No side effects If symptoms still persists visit near by pediatrician

Answered2021-01-08 00:48:01

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To the max 3times a day sir.

Answered2021-01-07 01:36:19

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