Saline solutions are available commercially, or can be made at home.

Saline solution recipe

125 mL (4 oz or ½ cup) warm distilled or previously boiled/filtered water

¼ tsp non-iodinated salt +/-

¼ tsp baking soda.

• Mix well.
• Prepare fresh every day.
• Position child so that head is slightly back.
• Use a medicine dropper to instill 1-2 drops per nostril.
• Repeat 4 to 5 times per day.