Question
What medication should a child take for a cold?
Answer
If the child’s stuffy nose is affecting their ability to drink milk, it is necessary to consult a doctor for some saline nasal drops. These should be administered into the nostrils 15 minutes before eating. Later, a nasal aspirator can be used to suction out the saline and mucus from the nostrils. Saline nasal drops can dilute thick mucus, making it easier to remove. Under no circumstances should you give a child vasoconstrictors or other nasal decongestant drops without a doctor’s permission.