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Is nebulization with just saline water safe and effective for my 6 yr old daughter. She has nasal congestion. Thank you.
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Yes, nebulization with just saline (0.9% sodium chloride) is safe and often effective for children, including 6-year-olds, especially for nasal congestion. It helps moisturize the nasal passages, loosen mucus, and ease breathing without any medication involved.
However, if symptoms persist or worsen (fever, cough, breathing difficulty), it's best to consult a pediatrician to rule out infection or allergy.
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If symptoms are mild, nebulisation is fine with just saline. But if symptoms are more, get her checked physically by a paedtrician, for proper evaluation and management.
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For the initial stages, you can try giving steam. Nebulization must be given if the congestion to severe that to with hypertonic salaine. For the initial stages, you can try giving steam.
Better to get examined by a pediatrician.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Nebulization with hypertonic saline will help to clear the nasal congestion.
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Nebulization with saline gives no result .
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Consultation required
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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Please consult for further management
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Dr. Sunita Sinha
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Patna
If have any symptoms are mild then Nebulization with saline gives some time relief
-Better to consult ENT
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Dr. Chaithra H
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Do Consult ent surgeon or pediatrician.
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Dr. Shivam Mishra
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5 yrs exp
Mumbai
Dear Parent,
Thank you for reaching out with your concern about your daughter’s nasal congestion. Nebulization with saline (sterile saltwater) is generally **safe** for children and can help loosen mucus, making it easier for her to breathe. However, its effectiveness depends on the underlying cause of the congestion.
Key Recommendations:
1. Mild Symptoms:If her congestion is mild with no fever, difficulty breathing, or colored nasal discharge, saline nebulization (2–3 times daily) may provide relief. Ensure proper hygiene of the nebulizer.
2. Monitor Closely: Watch for worsening symptoms like rapid breathing, persistent fever, or lethargy, which warrant immediate medical attention.
3. Humidification:A cool-mist humidifier in her room can complement nebulization by keeping airways moist.
Why Consultation is Advised:
While saline nebulization is low-risk, persistent or severe congestion could indicate allergies, infections (e.g., sinusitis), or other conditions needing targeted treatment (e.g., medicated nebulization or oral medications). A physical exam would help rule these out.
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
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Take the baby to a pediatrician.
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Dr. Shruti Goswami
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Yes it can be depends upon the degree of congestion
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Dr. Vikram Pratap
General Physician
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New Delhi
There is a doctor known as Paediatrician or child specialist.
You should visit such doctor and get your daughter examined properly rather than self medication
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