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Treatment of dacryocystitis in three months old child ?

A
Daily probing
B
Weekly probing
C
Massaging
D
Syringing
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Massaging Spontaneous recanalization of obstructed nosolacrimal duct occurs during first 6-8 weeks and sometimes after 6-12 months in 90% of infants. Therefore upto 9-12 months only massage and antibiotic drops are indicated. After the age of 12 months high pressure syringing is indicated.

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