Every mother wants her child to be healthy, and in this desire, we often blindly trust old remedies. But did you know that a seemingly harmless act of love and care can land your child in the hospital?

Yes, Dr. Ravi Malik, Chairman and Senior Consultant Pediatrician at Radix Healthcare, Nirman Vihar, Delhi, says that what we consider the secret to our children's "health" can actually cause pneumonia and serious infections. Before it's too late, learn why this habit is dangerous.

Putting oil in the nose can be life-threatening.
The doctor says that mustard oil is very thick and irritating. When we put it in a child's nose, it does more harm than good.

Nasal blockage: Putting oil can block the child's nasal passages, making it difficult for them to breathe.

Pneumonia in the lungs: The biggest and most dangerous risk is that the oil put in the nose can reach the lungs. This can cause pneumonia in the child, which can be life-threatening. Therefore, oil should never be put in the nose.

Don't make the mistake of putting oil in the ears.
Sometimes we think that putting oil in the ears will clean out the earwax or keep the ears clean. This is a very wrong notion. Putting mustard oil in the ears invites many problems:

Risk of infection: Putting oil in the ears can allow bacteria and fungi to thrive, leading to serious infections.

Damage to the eardrum: The oil can accumulate inside the ear and damage the eardrum.

Middle ear damage: If the child already has a hole in the eardrum, putting oil can reach the middle ear and cause significant damage.

What is the safe way?
If you also put oil in your child's nose or ears, stop this habit immediately. There is no need to put anything in the ears. For ear cleaning: If you think your child has a lot of dirt or wax in their ears, contact a doctor instead of putting oil in yourself.
For a blocked nose: If your child has a blocked nose, use normal saline drops instead of oil. These are harmless and will easily clear the nasal passages.
Remember, a little caution can save your child from a lot of trouble.

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