#AskTheExpert is it safe to use saline nasal drops and nasal aspirator for cold in babies

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Cold is a viral disease that usually occurs with symptoms like  sneezing, running nose, cough ,sore throat, nasal congestion and fever.at times it can be allergic too.
Treatment consists of antihistamines antipyretics analgesics and decongestants .
steam inhalation would help in relieving congestion n soothing the irritation in nose and throat .you can give sinarest/wikoryl /ascoril flu cold in a proper dose according to the weight for 3-5 days as per the symptoms but it will be better to tfeake only under medical guidance.so please get examination and treatment done by your pediatrician it wilnl be better.no self treatment should be done.it may take upto two weeks also in recovery so dnt worry if gradually symptoms are getting relieved.child will resume normal activities thereafter.

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Hi mommy 
Give three meal and two snacks including seasonal fruits vegetables cereals protein rich nutritious diet 
Wash hands often before touching your baby 
Maintain hygiene 
Maintain hydration 
Take a good care of your baby