whats the best medication for 7 month old nasal congestion?

Answer 1

The best answer to this question would be to see your Pediatrician.
My daughter got a sinus infection so bad that it backed up into her eyes. They were all crusted over and she needed breathing treatments. Of course that's worst case scenario, so don't get scared.

Humidifiers and dymitapp will lessen the symptoms.
Take the baby to ergent care and get antibiotics.

Answer 2

Do you mean you have a 7 month old baby w/nasal congestion? Or do you mean someone has had nasal congestion for 7 months? Either way I would suggest going to a doctor. For a baby you would want to get proper medication in proper dosage. For having it for 7 months, I'm assuming you've tried over the counter medications & they arent working. So either way, I thinkl you go see a doctor.

Answer 3

Baby tylenol the best thing to do would be contact his doc and explain his symptoms over the phone and ask them they know your childs health conditions better then us (you dont want medications to interfer with each other (can be dangerous) DO NOT USE VAPOR RUB! It causes sever harm. For a fever a cool bath always helped me and my son. runny nose you can suction it out and then use lil nose nasal saline spray freeze pops are good to help stay hydrated, as well as pedilyte drinks (my doc was ook with me mixing his formula with the pedilytes. GL and hope your lo gets better

Answer 4

Saline drops work well. Be careful with decongestants, they can thicken the mucous causing ear infections. Lots of fluids (pedialyte/water) easy on the juices. At night a vaporizer does wonders. Don't worry about all the medicated vapors..just moist air. With the blessing of your Doc, you can try "Little Noses" at night to help the kiddo breathe, just use it sparingly, it has a possiblity of rebound drainage. Good luck.

Answer 5

Go to your local pharmacy and ask for saline drops. These used with a baby syringe will clear the small sinus passages.

Answer 6

when they're under a year, I would encourage you to call your pediatrician...they'll tell what and how much to give.
you could try a vaporizer and Johnson & Johnson's Vapor bath and cream (like Vick's, but for babies)

Answer 7

Medications
Reduce inflammation

Blood cells and lining cells of the mucosa in the sinuses can normally fight off foreign invaders. However, when overwhelmed by viruses and bacteria, coupled with a depressed immune system or over-reactivity to allergens, the result is the inflammation associated with sinusitis. With appropriate therapy, a short-lived infection can be treated effectively. Because foreign substances trigger numerous reactions, many treatments are available that can treat the symptoms of inflammation.

Decongestants help to reduce airway obstruction and are important in the initial treatment to alleviate symptoms.

OTC nasal sprays (Afrin, Neo-Synephrine, Naphcon Forte, Otrivin, for example) work the fastest—within 1-3 minutes. However, these agents should not be used for more than 3 days because they become less effective and more frequent applications become necessary to attain the same clarity in breathing. This "rebound" phenomenon can be reduced by alternating between nostrils and using the medicine less frequently. Unfortunately, some people overtreat their nasal congestion with nasal spray and become dependent on it in order to breathe more easily. Overcoming the dependency requires a difficult withdrawal program that involves oral decongestants, saline, steroid nasal sprays, or a combination thereof.


OTC oral decongestants (in tablet or liquid form) contain the active ingredients pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine, or phenylpropanolamine. (CAUTION: Phenylpropanolamine has recently been recalled from the market. Do not use products that contain this ingredient.) Most drug stores offer a wide variety of oral decongestants. All offer similar results, so price may be the deciding factor. The brand name medications are more expensive but release the drug slower, so they can be taken less frequently. Generics are less expensive and are to be taken every 4-6 hours or as needed. They work much slower than nasal sprays do. Usually, oral decongestants achieve their effect within 15-30 minutes. As with the nasal preparations, oral decongestants may become less effective with prolonged use. The rebound phenomenon exists but is not nearly as severe.


Both nasal and oral decongestants have side effects, including general stimulation causing increased heart rate and blood pressure, insomnia, nervousness, anxiety, tremor, dry mouth, blurry vision, and headache. They may also cause an inability to urinate. Therefore, persons with a history of cardiac disease, high blood pressure, anxiety, or urinary problems should consult a physician before using decongestants. In addition, combining decongestants with other over-the-counter or prescribed medicines with similar side effects may cause dangerous complications.
Eliminate infection
The chief goal of treatment is wiping out bacteria from the sinus cavities with antibiotics. This helps to prevent complications, relieve symptoms, and reduce the risk of chronic sinusitis.

For acute, uncomplicated cases, a synthetic penicillin is used—most commonly amoxicillin (such as Amoxil, Polymox, Trimox). This antibiotic has good effectiveness against the usual microorganisms and is relatively inexpensive. Amoxicillin’s main side effects include allergic reactions (throat swelling, hives) and stomach upset.


People allergic to penicillin can take a sulfur-containing antibiotic called trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole or TMP/SMX (such as Bactrim, Cotrim, Septra). This drug is not recommended for people who are allergic to sulfur.


People who have several episodes of partially treated acute sinusitis or those who have chronic sinusitis may become resistant to amoxicillin and TMP/SMX. Newer synthetic penicillins such as Augmentin, Ceftin, and Lorabid can clear most of the resistant organisms that cause sinus infection.


Overuse of these "broader-spectrum" antibiotics will eventually lead to organisms evolving that can resist even the most potent antibiotics currently available. Therefore, simpler antibiotics such as amoxicillin should be used first and taken for the entire duration (14-21 days). The basic rule of thumb is to take the antibiotic until the symptoms disappear, then continue to take the antibiotic for 1 more week.


Promote drainage
Home remedies that open and hydrate the sinuses may promote drainage. See Self-Care at Home for information on increasing daily fluid intake, inhaling steam, and taking expectorants and pain relievers.

If environmental allergies cause the sinusitis, the addition of an antihistamine may help reduce swelling of the mucous membranes. Allergens stimulate white blood cells in the blood and tissues to release histamine into the circulation. This causes fluid to leak from blood vessels into the tissues of the nasal passageways, leading to nasal congestion symptoms.

OTC antihistamines are no longer recommended because they tend to dry out and thicken the mucus, making drainage more difficult.


Prescription antihistamines such as fexofenadine (Allegra), loratadine (Claritin), or desloratadine (Clarinex) do not seem to dry out the mucosa. If nasal congestion is severe, a decongestant can be added (for example, Allegra-D or Claritin-D).


Maintain open sinuses
To treat acute sinusitis, 1 or more OTC or prescription therapies may be all that is necessary. However, for those with recurrent bouts of acute sinusitis or chronic sinusitis, the addition of an intranasal steroid may reduce symptoms. Commonly prescribed medications are Beconase, Flonase, Nasacort, Nasalide, and Vancenase.

Steroids are potent inflammation inhibitors.


Intranasal steroids (nasal sprays) work directly on the lining of the nasal passages and sinuses with little effect on the rest of the body when taken in prescribed dosages.


As with the other classes of drugs, many intranasal steroids are available. Some are more tolerable than others. These are prescription medications, so a doctor usually chooses which one to give. These drugs do not relieve symptoms immediately like nasal and oral decongestants do, but once therapeutic drug levels are achieved, symptoms usually improve, and decongestants may be unnecessary.


During months when environmental allergens are most widespread, the early administration of intranasal steroids may help to prevent sinusitis and keep the sinuses open and draining.

Answer 8

saline drops

Answer 9

we lived on generic dimetapp (grape)