Nasal Congestion Treatment
Nose - congested; Congested nose; Stuffy nose
Home Care
INFANTS AND YOUNGER CHILDREN
For babies or infants who are too young to blow their nose:
- Buy saltwater (saline) nose drops or make your own by stirring 1/4 teaspoon of salt into 1/2 cup lukewarm water (make this fresh every day).
- Lay your child on his or her back, placing a rolled towel underneath the shoulders. Put 2 or 3 saline nose drops into each nostril. Wait 30 - 60 seconds.
- Turn the child...
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