For children and adults, over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers, decongestants and saline nasal sprays may help relieve some symptoms of viral infections. Remember, always use over-the-counter products as directed. Many over-the-counter products are not recommended for children younger than certain ages.
For a runny nose, use a decongestant or saline nasal spray to help relieve nasal symptoms (check what is safe to give your child).
Runny noses are not always caused by allergies. In this video, Dr. Oz discusses a device that can stop runny noses.
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