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Is salin nasan drops safe.?
My baby is just 1 and half month old, he has cough and cold. is it safe to use salin nasal drops for cleaning his nose.? is there any side effects.? what is good option for cough and cold of new born babies?
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Saline nasal drops are absolutely safe for newborns and infants....it's use to relieve nasal block...
If cough is more then it requires in person consultation...
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Saline nasal drops are very safe and can be used frequently to treat nose block. 1 or 2 drops on each nostril can be applied as frequently as required. There are no side effects.
Cough is uncommon in a newborn and you'll need to visit a doctor if that happens.
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
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16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Saline is just salt water, so safe for the babies
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