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Home Care
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Home care for upper respiratory infections in children includes: - Assure plenty of rest.
- Encourage drinking plenty of liquids.
- Gently, blow or suction the nose.
- Use saline nose drops to help clear mucus away.
- Ocean
- Sea Mist
- You may make your own solution by adding one-half teaspoon of salt (2.5 cc) in one cup (240 cc) of water.
- Apply petroleum jelly to the nostrils to reduce irritation.
- Nonprescription cold medicines for children
- Nonprescription cough medicine for children:
- Acetaminophen for pain
 - Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain
- Use a humidifier, nebulizer, or vaporizer in the bedroom at night.
- Try nonprescription sore throat medications:
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