The doctor gave recommendations on choosing safe nasal drops for children

It is enough for a child with a runny nose to rinse his nose with saline solutions, all other drugs should be used only after consultation with a pediatrician. Lusine Simonyan, ENT doctor of the Fomin Clinic network, told about this on November 27.Газете.Ru ".

"Saline solutions are the safest and most versatile category of nasal care products. The isotonic solution is suitable for daily hygiene and moistening of the mucous membrane, while the hypertensive solution helps to reduce swelling and dilute thick mucus," Simonyan explained.

She noted that vasoconstrictor drops should be used strictly according to indications and only on the recommendation of a doctor.

"The active ingredient phenylephrine can be used from birth, it does not last long. Oxymetazoline has been allowed since one year and has a longer lasting effect. Important: vasoconstrictor drops are used no more than 2-3 times a day and no longer than 3-5 days," the specialist clarified.

In addition, safe baby drops may contain moisturizing ingredients, such as dexpanthenol, which helps restore the mucous membrane. Essential oils are allowed only for older children and with caution, they should not be used in infants, the expert noted.

Simonyan also recommended choosing the appropriate form of medicine depending on age: only drops for infants, and mild baby sprays for children over 1-2 years old.

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