Can The Use Of Eucalyptus Oil Vapor During Colds In Infants?
night, my baby is 3 months old he has a cold, I tried to steam using eucalyptus oil and telon oil but I forgot to close his eyes, will my child’s eyes be damaged ??
1 Answer:
Good morning, thanks for asking at HealthReplies.com. The chemicals present in eucalyptus oil and telon oil can indeed irritate the eyes of children and cause inflammation, especially in infants, the wink reflexes are still lacking so that he cannot protect them from these materials. Therefore, if your child's eyes are red, runny or excrete excessively, consult your ophthalmologist immediately for further examination.
But apart from that, actually evaporating using the oil is not recommended to do. This is because you are the same as entering the liquid in large quantities into the respiratory tract and digestion. And when it enters the digestive tract, it's the same as you drink the oil. Though the oil is clearly intended to be used for external use, not for internal use.
If you want to evaporate your baby, just enough water, no need to mix other substances. If water alone does not work, then check with your pediatrician, or at least see a general practitioner. That way, you avoid doing something that can actually endanger your child's safety. So, hopefully answering your question.
