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Newborn cold and nasal congestion
My 3 week old has common cold and nasal congestion. Her congestion is really loud especially in the night. We have been using Saline drops but she has been really uncomfortable. To give her some relief during nighttime can i give her maxtra drops or sinarest drops? Her weight is 3.29kgs. What else can i do to help her relieve the discomfort
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Try to avoid medications for newborns. It's not recommended.
Put saline drops and do nasal suctioning using mucus sucker.
Also give nebulisation with normal water or NS.
Do physical consult to check baby properly.
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
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4 yrs exp
Pune
Use saline drops as advised.
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Dr. Pandurang Sawant
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16 yrs exp
Pune
Visit once
Need physical examination
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Give nasal saline spray 1 drop three times per day for 3 days in both nostril
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Pune
Use Nasoclear nasal drops ...2 drops....3 times a day.....For 3 days
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