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How Can Blocked Nose In An Infant Be Treated?

Hello doctor
My daughter is 7weeks old and she had blocked nose it is now 3weeks. Two weeks ago i took her to pediatician he gave her drops for the nostrils it is on and of it doen not go away. Ladt friday she could not breath properly i took her to the hospital the doctor gave her medication to drink also antibiotic. Since last night till now she is crying because she cant breath normal. When the nose unblock it is getting dry and it is painful to her. Please help
Wed, 22 Mar 2017
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Hello,
Thanks for trusting Healthcaremagic!
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.

Blocked nostrils are quite common in infants. Most often it is caused by some minor viral infections.
You can instill saline nasal drops in both her nostrils for symptomatic relief. Paracetamol syrup can be given for fever and pain.
Steroid nasal sprays can be tried in resistant cases under the supervision of a pediatrician.
If symptoms persist despite all these,an ENT consultation might be needed to rule out condition like nasal polyps,deviated nasal septum and turbinate hypertrophy.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.

Dr.Shinas Hussain
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How Can Blocked Nose In An Infant Be Treated?

Hello, Thanks for trusting Healthcaremagic! I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns. Blocked nostrils are quite common in infants. Most often it is caused by some minor viral infections. You can instill saline nasal drops in both her nostrils for symptomatic relief. Paracetamol syrup can be given for fever and pain. Steroid nasal sprays can be tried in resistant cases under the supervision of a pediatrician. If symptoms persist despite all these,an ENT consultation might be needed to rule out condition like nasal polyps,deviated nasal septum and turbinate hypertrophy. Hope I have answered your query. Regards. Dr.Shinas Hussain