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HOW TO SURVIVE YOUR DOCTOR: NAPPY RASH AND NASAL POLYPS
Nappy Rash
Burns produced by ammonia are thought to be the cause of nappy rash. Bacteria living in babies nappies produce ammonia by degrading the infants’ urine. Another theory has it that the rash is caused by an overgrowth of Candida. Both of these theories require that the nappies be wet and warm and doctors often respond to nappy rash by treating for both ammoniacal dermatitis and thrush. Canesten cream is prescribed for the thrush and 1 per cent Hydrocortisone cream for the dermatitis.
Home Remedies
Medical intervention can succeed if the babies’ bottom is kept dry and cool. Abandon plastic pilchers. They retain urine in the nappy and act as a thermal blanket. Double wash and double rinse the nappies. This keeps bacteria at bay and considers adding a small amount of antiseptic to the wash for the same purpose.
Nasal Polyps
Nasal polyps are not really polyps at all. There are large globs of mucus and cellular debris hanging out of an entrance to the nasal sinuses. Nasal polyps are a sign of bad hay fever and chronic allergic sinusitis. A prolonged course of non sedating antihistamines and regular use of Aldeciin or Becotide inhalers are both advised before the surgical options are exercised.
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