How do I wash my nose with saline?
You can even wash your baby's nose with sodium chloride, even an infant. However, it is necessary to observe a number of the following conditions. First you need to determine the volume of the solution. Kids 3-4 (1-2 ml) drops in each nasal passage are enough. It is very good to use a pipette for dosing. Before the procedure, place the baby in front of you. Then, lifting a little one hand on the child's chin, drip a few drops into each nostril. This manipulation will restore the nasal breathing of the baby.
If we talk about how to wash the nose to young children, then it should be noted that this manipulation must be done very carefully to prevent the solution from getting into the sinuses of the nose. In no case should not you use small rubber pears, - syringes, since Increasing the pressure can damage the child's hearing, injuring the inner ear.
How often can I wash my nose with saline solution?
A common question for mothers involved in the treatment of their child,
There is no single answer to this question. However, in everything it is necessary to know the measure. Do not perform this procedure more than 3-4 times a day. If possible, try to do without it in the daytime, when the child does not sleep. This is explained by the fact that a child who constantly flushes his nose when he needs to, will not be able to blow himself up, because he simply does not know how to do it. Moreover, at carrying out of similar procedure the risk of hit of a liquid in nasal sinuses is great, that can lead to development of ENT diseases.