Blocked Noses Sorted in 10 mins!

Effective Strategies for Managing Children's Nasal Congestion In this episode, Sheena Mitchell, a pharmacist and mother of three, discusses various strategies to manage nasal congestion in children, particularly during the school season when viruses are rampant. She provides an array of advice, from utilizing saline nasal sprays and humidifiers to practical tips like inclining beds and maintaining good hydration. Sheena also emphasizes the importance of identifying potential allergies and the benefits of the flu vaccine. Additionally, she shares information about natural remedies and appropriate use of decongestant products for older children. This episode is packed with practical recommendations to help keep your child comfortable and healthy. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:11 Understanding Congestion in Children 01:03 Saline Nasal Sprays: A Natural Solution 01:42 Additional Products for Congestion Relief 02:33 Tips for Nighttime Relief 02:44 Using Humidifiers and Vapor Oils 04:06 Nasal Aspirators and Other Techniques 04:45 Hydration and Hygiene 05:22 When to See a Doctor 05:39 Allergies and Other Causes of Congestion 05:56 Using the Salon Plus Device 07:28 Combining Methods for Best Results 08:50 Non-Natural Decongestants 09:18 Flu Vaccine for Children 09:52 Conclusion and Farewell Product links as promised!Calpol saline nasal sprayCalpol Blocked Nose SpraySudafed decongestand nasal sprayCirrus HumidifierSalin plusSterimar range Follow Sheena on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/wondercare_irl Support this Podcast Simply following and reviewing this podcast can make a huge difference! If you enjoy this episode I would be so grateful if you could follow or subscribe to the show! #congestion #blockednose #snottynose #kidshealth #winterhealth #covid #fluseason #fluvaccine #nasalfluvaccine #covidvaccine #irishhealth #irishhealthcare #pharmacist #patientadvocate #sheenamitchell #healthcare #healthcarepodcast #healthtips #preventativehealth #healthsystem #universalhealthcare Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.