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Nasal congestion of 2 month old baby
“My baby has developed nasal congestion. There is a rattling sound from the nose and throat, and sometimes cough seems to get stuck in the throat. I have given nasal drops, but there is no improvement. My baby is 2 months old. What should I do?”
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Dr Faisal Zoheb
MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), FELLOWSHIP IN NEONATOLOGY ( Newborn and vaccination specialist )
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If the rattling sound is not severe and baby is comfortable and not irritable then continue with nasal saline drops
If u feel the rattling sound has increased and baby is uncomfortable with increase in respiratory rate kindly consult a nearby doctor
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Simple remedies are saline nasal drops 4-6 hourly for 5-7 days. Vicks vaporub is safe for babies. If there moderate cough and fever consultation is necessary.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Put Nasoclear saline spray
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
If it’s not severe don’t worry . If weight is normal . If feeding is Gud .
Put Nasoclear nasal drops 2 drops in each nostril 3-4 times per day .
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
For 2 months baby you can use only Nasal drops only
No other medicine is required and not recommended also because of age
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Dr. Jay Gajjar
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Surat
Continue saline nasal drops (Nasoclear) 1–2 drops in each nostril before feeds and sleep, followed by gentle suction if needed. Keep baby slightly upright after feeds and continue exclusive breastfeeding. Mild rattling sound is common at this age due to nasal/throat secretions. However, if baby develops fast breathing, chest retractions, fever, poor feeding, bluish discoloration or persistent worsening, get examined by a pediatrician immediately.
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Dr. Shebin C E
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
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Use nasal drops every 6 th hourly
And do hyperneb if it's severe
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