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How To Get Relief From Blocked Nose In An Infant?
HELLO DR,MY 13 MONTH OLD BABY HAS HAD BLOCKED NOSE SINCE HE WAS 5WEEKS OLD,AND SINCE THEN HE HAS BEEN BREATHING THROUGH HIS MOUTH,HIS MOUTH IS CONSTANTLY OPEN IT THE DAY TIME AND AT NIGHT.I HAVE TRIED STEAM INHALLATION TO USING OTRIVIN NASAL DROPS,ALL TO NO AVAIL.PLS HELP MY BABY.IT BRAKS MY HEART TO ALWAYS SEE HIM BREATHING THROUGH THE MOUTH CONSTANTLY
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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He may be suffering from adenoids or deviated septum etc. So need to be examined for tonsilitis or adenoid hypertrophy. Please take him to ENT specialist he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
He may be suffering from adenoids or deviated septum etc. So need to be examined for tonsilitis or adenoid hypertrophy. Please take him to ENT specialist he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
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