Do not give decongestants to young children for common cold symptoms

Decongestants should not be given to children under 6—and given with caution in children under 12—as there is no evidence that they alleviate symptoms such as a blocked or runny nose, and their safety is unclear, say experts in The BMJ today.

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Source: Medical Xpress

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