Suggest remedy for blocked nose with dry cough
Patient: Hi, My daughter is 3 yrs 5 months old. she had adenoitis when she was 3 and was treated with anibiotics. However, since then, she is constantly having blocked nose, cough which at times is dry and other times productive. She was again suffering from blocked nose and snoring for the last 3 days so I gave her flomist spray. one puff in each nostril last night, which really helped to relieve the nose. For how many days can I give her the spray? Also is it safe? Doctor: Hello,   A blocked nose is most likely due to the nasal congestion of a cold.  For this, you can put 1-2 drops of normal saline (Over the counter at the pharmacy) into each nostril while she is lying down.    This will stimulate her to sneeze and then you can suction out the nasal discharge with nasal bulb syringe.    This can be done as often as needed. I believe Flomist is for hay fever(nasal congestion, sneezing due to allergy).  You may use this for 5-7days. Twice a day.  It will be safe like this.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Take care  Regards, Dr Arnold Zedd, Pediatrician