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my 1 week old baby has nasal block doctor gave saline drops. i have been using that but not much improvement has come. can i give steam to baby? if yes, please guide for duration and frequency of giving steam. how many times a day and for how long.
thank you so much team marham n doctors.
Steam is not recommended in neonates. If nasal blockage persistent and causing feeding problem then it should be sorted out.
Yes, you can give Steam for 5 minutes with head covrr
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If it not causing feeding problem or sleep disturbance then tolerate.
2 years ago
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it is disturbing feeding sessions..how to sort it out, if not with steam ?
2 years ago