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Nasal congestion
My child is 5.5 year old. He has nasal congestion for last 6 days . Doctor has prescribed floresp nasal spray to be applied for 30 days
I came to know it is steroid. Si is it safe to be given to child . Kindly suggest.
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Dr. Nikhil Ganjoo
Pediatrician
20 yrs exp
Delhi
I cannot
Comment on another physician however you are right, it is a steroid nasal spray.
My practise is not to use it in this age group and definitely for such long durations.
It would be best for you to discuss directly with your doctors and agree on a mutually acceptable plan
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