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Suggest Treatment For Rash Around Nose And Mouth After Catching Cold

My 5 year old has had a nasty viral cold flu for 3 days. Copious amount phlegm runny nose. Now has 5 or 6 pimply bumps around nose and mouth. I am trying to keep area clean and least amount of wiping . She has down syndrome and hard to get her to wipe or blow her nose. Is there anything I can put in this area. I ve been putting aquaphor
Mon, 31 Aug 2015
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Hi,
Thanks and welcome to healthcare magic.
Downs' syndrome children have depressed bridge of the nose
Hence they are prone to recurrent cold.
Because of continuous flow of nasal discharge and saliva they have rash and infection around the nose and mouth.
Keep the area dry as far as possible .
Application of oil or Vaseline may give relief .
He may need antibiotic if infection supervenes .
Hope this answer serves your purpose .
Please feel free to ask further queries if any..
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam.
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Suggest Treatment For Rash Around Nose And Mouth After Catching Cold

Hi, Thanks and welcome to healthcare magic. Downs syndrome children have depressed bridge of the nose Hence they are prone to recurrent cold. Because of continuous flow of nasal discharge and saliva they have rash and infection around the nose and mouth. Keep the area dry as far as possible . Application of oil or Vaseline may give relief . He may need antibiotic if infection supervenes . Hope this answer serves your purpose . Please feel free to ask further queries if any.. Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam.