Is nebulizer a good option?

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Baby is 1 year and 2 months old, and he's suffering from severe cold and cough. Will it be good to use a nebulizer for him to remove the congestion nd to get relief from cold nd cough?

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Dr. Chandrashekhar Vasant Phadnis

Pediatrician 24 yrs exp Pune

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Steam inhalation is good enough. Nebulizer is not needed. It is not used for common cough and cold. Give saline nasal drops. If not better, meet a pediatrician

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Dr. S. T. Pushpam Pediatrician 16 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. S. T. Pushpam

Pediatrician 16 yrs exp Bangalore

No, nebulization is for severe wheezing. Do steam inhalation and give medications