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How To Get Rid Of Catarrh?
My baby is 6months old and 2 days ago became quite rattley with phlegm and has gotten a little worse today. When she is laid on her back she seems to have trouble breathing and it sounds like her throat is full of liquid and bubbling. She has been upset most of the evening, which makes it worse, and seemed to choke/ gasp for breath whilst crying which obviously frightened her. How can we get rid of the catarrh? She isn't snotty and seem to have a cold and it seemed to suddenly appear
Thu, 27 Jul 2017
Hi, the young infant are obligatory Nasal breather . when there is cold the flow of mucus may cause Nasal block as well the symptoms you mentioned. Nasal auction bulb for infants available in pharmacies. you can use it for auction. Normal saline instillation to clear Nasal mucus also helps. antihistamines in drop or syrup form as recommended by your Paediatrician. make wear the Socks for the baby. Check her wet nappy and change it. When you feed the baby wear a mask. keep your hands clean. restrict the visitors to handle your baby. ask them to use some disinfectant hand wash. Take care
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