FESS® Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray Product Review

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I would recommend FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray to other people
FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a great quality product
I would use FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray again
I feel good knowing that FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose
FESS<sup>®</sup> Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray :
4.71 out of 5 based on 119 reviews.

For the FESS® Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray Review we asked mums to try the FESS® Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray.

With the fresh aroma of Eucalyptus, the FESS® Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray helps relieve congestion and blocked noses, due to colds, sinusitis, hay fever and allergies. The non-medicated saline solution keeps your nasal passages moist and washes away allergens such as dust and pollen. The FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is non-medicated, which means it can be used as often as you need to keep you on the go during winter. It works to thin and clear excess mucus to help clear blocked noses.

What are the benefits of FESS® Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray?

  • It’s a natural way to help relieve blocked noses
  • It’s non-medicated
  • It can be used everyday
  • It’s compact & portable
  • It’s suitable during pregnancy & breastfeeding
  • It is even approved by the Sensitive Choice program of the National Asthma Council Australia.

How Does the FESS® Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray Work?

Cleansing the nasal cavities with FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray helps to thin, loosen and wash out excess mucus, pollutants, and allergens such as dust and pollen. Plus, the spray also helps keep your nasal passages moist. This all helps to relieve congestion and blocked noses.

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How often should I use FESS® Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray?

Because FFESS® Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is non-medicated, it can be used as often as needed.

The FESS range of products is Australia’s No.1 saline nasal range.*

FESS range of saline sprays with gold ribbon award

Where can I buy FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray?

FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is available in all major pharmacies. Click here to find a stockist for the FESS range of products.

As part of this review MoM Members also tried the FESS® SINU-CLEANSE Nasal & Sinus Mist to help relieve congestion and blocked noses. Read the reviews for the FESS® SINU-CLEANSE Nasal & Sinus Mist here.

Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional

*IRI Nasal Saline Pharmacy MAT 09/06/2019

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Published 29th June 2019


  • Like it

    My family loves Fess saline spray. It started with me buying it for my hubby but we are on the band wagon too now. FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a great quality product and I would definitely use and buy FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray again. Highly recommended for anyone with a nasal blockage problems. Perfect for a family.
    I would recommend FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray to other people
    FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a great quality product
    I would use FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray again
    I feel good knowing that FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose


  • So good

    We as a family are loving using the fess products. Used fess baby when my son was a baby and these new products. There's been a time where I let me son use it too and he was perfectly happy with it. Lol. It’s a natural way to help relieve blocked noses and because

    It’s non-medicated, it can be used everyday or whenever required.

    It’s compact & portable too. Love it. Recommend trying it out.
    I would recommend FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray to other people
    FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a great quality product
    I would use FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray again
    I feel good knowing that FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose


  • Lovely

    I truly feel good knowing that FESS eucalyptus nasal saline spray is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose. It has been really helpful for me and my hubby with this weather change. We have used both the fess products. And they both work amazing. This one is a lighter version. It works a charm and I like to have this in our medical box readily available. Highly recommended.
    I would recommend FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray to other people
    FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a great quality product
    I would use FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray again
    I feel good knowing that FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose


  • Awesome for my daughter

    Tried it with my daughter when she had a blocked nose. Noticed the difference very soon after use.

    It's super easy to use and you can monitor the amount you spray unlike other nasal decongestants.

    My partner likes the unique packaging and has gotten on the band wagon, too!

    I would absolutely recommend FESS nasal spray!
    I would recommend FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray to other people
    FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a great quality product
    I would use FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray again
    I feel good knowing that FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose


  • Great relief for nasal congestion

    I have suffered from sinus issues and don’t like taking medication. Fess Saline spray is quick acting relief and it’s very quick and easy to use. It’s small enough to carry with you and use on the go. I would recommend it to others as it’s an alternative to medication and a natural alternative.
    I would recommend FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray to other people
    FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a great quality product
    I would use FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray again
    I feel good knowing that FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose


  • Awesome

    I bought this for my hubby who had a blocked nose just before our travel overseas. Bought this and took it with me so he could use it. I'm so glad we bought this. He is all praises for the Fess eucalyptus nasal saline spray. Highly recommended for blocked noses for the whole family. Go for it.
    I would recommend FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray to other people
    FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a great quality product
    I would use FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray again
    I feel good knowing that FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose


  • Very very happy

    I have used the fess eucalyptus nasal saline spray a few times now and am very happy with the results. It sure is salty but works brilliantly on the blocked noses. The quality is great and you don't have to use it several times to see the results. Use it and relax and breathe. I will be buying this again and will carry it with me for my holidays, just in case we need to use it. Highly recommended.
    I would recommend FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray to other people
    FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a great quality product
    I would use FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray again
    I feel good knowing that FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose


  • Great stuff

    I have been using fess products for a while now. The Fess eucalyptus nasal spray is very effective and I have already used it for my hayfever allergies. I have also recommended it to my work colleagues as they could see a clear difference after I used the Fess eucalyptus nasal spray. This is very handy and effective in clearing blocked nose and I will definitely buy this again. Highly recommended if you suffer from hayfever.
    I would recommend FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray to other people
    FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a great quality product
    I would use FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray again
    I feel good knowing that FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose


  • Lifesaver

    Fess is the best brand i have used, as a mother of 2 children this has helped me get my kids to sleep at night over the winter months and keep them as happy as possible when battling a cold. Also when i was pregnant it worked a treat when i got the sniffles, because of that i continue to use it for myself all the time.
    I would recommend FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray to other people
    FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a great quality product
    I would use FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray again
    I feel good knowing that FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose


  • I can breathe easy again!

    After being struck down with the flu, FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray cleared my blocked nose and had me breathing easy once again! A saline spray with a hint of eucalyptus, a great product!
    I would recommend FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray to other people
    FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a great quality product
    I would use FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray again
    I feel good knowing that FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose


  • Like it

    My family loves Fess saline spray. It started with me buying it for my hubby but we are on the band wagon too now. FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a great quality product and I would definitely use and buy FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray again. Highly recommended for anyone with a nasal blockage problems. Perfect for a family.
    I would recommend FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray to other people
    FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a great quality product
    I would use FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray again
    I feel good knowing that FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose


  • So good

    We as a family are loving using the fess products. Used fess baby when my son was a baby and these new products. There's been a time where I let me son use it too and he was perfectly happy with it. Lol. It’s a natural way to help relieve blocked noses and because

    It’s non-medicated, it can be used everyday or whenever required.

    It’s compact & portable too. Love it. Recommend trying it out.
    I would recommend FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray to other people
    FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a great quality product
    I would use FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray again
    I feel good knowing that FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose


  • Lovely

    I truly feel good knowing that FESS eucalyptus nasal saline spray is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose. It has been really helpful for me and my hubby with this weather change. We have used both the fess products. And they both work amazing. This one is a lighter version. It works a charm and I like to have this in our medical box readily available. Highly recommended.
    I would recommend FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray to other people
    FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a great quality product
    I would use FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray again
    I feel good knowing that FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose


  • Great product at an affordable price

    I used this product recently as I had a cold and runny nose along with it. I was surprised I could use anything as I am breastfeeding but this was offered. I felt relief the first time I used it, and used it for 1-2 days before not needing to use it anymore. It's really easy to use and gives instant relief, and safe!
    I would recommend FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray to other people
    FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a great quality product
    I would use FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray again
    I feel good knowing that FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose


  • Easy to use and works!

    I recently had to go into the pharmacy as I was struggling with a runny nose. I was surprised to be offered fess as I am breastfeeding, it's completely safe to use! I only had to use it a few times and I felt so much relief and so easy to use. No nasty scratchy throat or nose after using it.
    I would recommend FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray to other people
    FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a great quality product
    I would use FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray again
    I feel good knowing that FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose


  • stop a stuffy nose

    as the weather changes, my partner's allergic rhinitis is on the loose and with FESS eaucalyptus nasal saline spray, it allows him to work and sleep without any irritation or disturbance from a stuffy nose. it was an instant relief for him and a good night sleep for us all too.
    I would recommend FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray to other people
    FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a great quality product
    I would use FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray again
    I feel good knowing that FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose


  • Awesome for my daughter

    Tried it with my daughter when she had a blocked nose. Noticed the difference very soon after use.

    It's super easy to use and you can monitor the amount you spray unlike other nasal decongestants.

    My partner likes the unique packaging and has gotten on the band wagon, too!

    I would absolutely recommend FESS nasal spray!
    I would recommend FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray to other people
    FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a great quality product
    I would use FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray again
    I feel good knowing that FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose


  • Great relief for nasal congestion

    I have suffered from sinus issues and don’t like taking medication. Fess Saline spray is quick acting relief and it’s very quick and easy to use. It’s small enough to carry with you and use on the go. I would recommend it to others as it’s an alternative to medication and a natural alternative.
    I would recommend FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray to other people
    FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a great quality product
    I would use FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray again
    I feel good knowing that FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose


  • Must have for kids

    I regularly use normal fess spray and when I saw this eucalyptus one, I wanted to try. I bought it and it was really good. It opens up blocked nose and kids can have better sleep. They didn't get up in between with blocked nose. So that was good night's sleep . I recommend this to all mums.
    I would recommend FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray to other people
    FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a great quality product
    I would use FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray again
    I feel good knowing that FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose


  • Family uses it

    I have to say that this is the go to spray for the family, adults and kids alike. Helps clear up the nose especially before bedtime. Well worth having in the house and for trips.
    I would recommend FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray to other people
    FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a great quality product
    I would use FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray again
    I feel good knowing that FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose


  • Awesome

    I bought this for my hubby who had a blocked nose just before our travel overseas. Bought this and took it with me so he could use it. I'm so glad we bought this. He is all praises for the Fess eucalyptus nasal saline spray. Highly recommended for blocked noses for the whole family. Go for it.
    I would recommend FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray to other people
    FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a great quality product
    I would use FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray again
    I feel good knowing that FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose


  • FESS always helps my boys with stuffy noses

    both my boys get pretty congested when they have a cold, my 5 year old has it without any issues although it is a little harder to get my fussy 2 year old to keep still so I can 'spray' him, the process is tough but always worth it in the end. I recommend FESS to friends that have the same issues with their kids.
    I would recommend FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray to other people
    FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a great quality product
    I would use FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray again
    I feel good knowing that FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose


  • Lifesaver!

    What a great natural product to help our little ones feel at ease. This is a must have in our medicine box now
    I would recommend FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray to other people
    FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a great quality product
    I would use FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray again
    I feel good knowing that FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose


  • Good

    Its good for block nose instant Relief
    I would recommend FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray to other people
    FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a great quality product
    I would use FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray again
    I feel good knowing that FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose


  • Very very happy

    I have used the fess eucalyptus nasal saline spray a few times now and am very happy with the results. It sure is salty but works brilliantly on the blocked noses. The quality is great and you don't have to use it several times to see the results. Use it and relax and breathe. I will be buying this again and will carry it with me for my holidays, just in case we need to use it. Highly recommended.
    I would recommend FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray to other people
    FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a great quality product
    I would use FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray again
    I feel good knowing that FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose


  • Amazing product

    This product is fantastic. It’s totally natural and helps to clear the nose and relieve sinus pain. I used this a lot while pregnant as it is totally safe through pregnancy. I also find this nasal spray fantastic when flying. I used to be a flight attendant and I found it really helped to keep my ears clear especially on landing. Will definitely keep using this product as it’s so safe, natural and actually works.
    I would recommend FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray to other people
    FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a great quality product
    I would use FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray again
    I feel good knowing that FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose


  • Good

    Very effective
    I would recommend FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray to other people
    FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a great quality product
    I would use FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray again
    I feel good knowing that FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose


  • Great stuff

    I have been using fess products for a while now. The Fess eucalyptus nasal spray is very effective and I have already used it for my hayfever allergies. I have also recommended it to my work colleagues as they could see a clear difference after I used the Fess eucalyptus nasal spray. This is very handy and effective in clearing blocked nose and I will definitely buy this again. Highly recommended if you suffer from hayfever.
    I would recommend FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray to other people
    FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a great quality product
    I would use FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray again
    I feel good knowing that FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose


  • Good

    It is a good as a first aid for block nose i use it for my self and i am very satisfied
    I would recommend FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray to other people
    FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a great quality product
    I would use FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray again
    I feel good knowing that FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose


  • Breathe easy

    Loved this product. It was easy to use and did not irritate. The smell is pleasant and not overpowering, and it did clear stuffy noses. We used it mainly before bed when the household had a virus, and it helped us all sleep easier.
    I would recommend FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray to other people
    FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a great quality product
    I would use FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray again
    I feel good knowing that FESS Eucalyptus Nasal Saline Spray is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose

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Mother’s instinct is a funny thing. At home, we trust it without question. But put us in a hospital setting with an unwell child, surrounded by doctors, nurses and monitors, and suddenly we start doubting ourselves.

What if I’m overreacting?
What if I’ve got it wrong?

So we stay quiet, even when we know something just isn’t right with our child. I’ve been there myself – when my usually ‘tough’ son was doubled over with stomach pain. I was told in the emergency department that it probably wasn’t his appendix. But I knew he wouldn’t have begged me to take him to hospital unless it was serious. Because I know him better than anyone. Turns out, it was appendicitis.

It’s a really common place for parents to land. You’re grateful for the care your child is getting, but at the same time, you feel this huge responsibility to speak up if something doesn’t feel right.

Here’s the thing though: that instinct you’re feeling? It matters more than you might think.

Why your gut feeling matters more than you realise

According to Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager, Canterbury Hospital, Leticia Jackson, parents bring something to the hospital that no test or machine ever could.

“Parents often say they ‘just know’ when something isn’t quite right with their child, and in a hospital, that gut feeling is incredibly valuable,” she explains.

Leticia Jackson, Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager, Canterbury Hospital

While medical teams rely on observations, tests and equipment, parents know the little details. The way your child usually smiles. How they react when they’re tired. What’s normal for them.

So when something feels “off”, even if everything looks okay on paper, it can actually be an early warning sign.

“When parents trust those instincts and speak up, this creates a powerful partnership that can sometimes catch a problem before it becomes an emergency,” Leticia says.

Worried about speaking up? You’re not alone

A lot of parents hesitate about advocating for their child.

You don’t want to come across as difficult. You don’t want to question the people caring for your child. And sometimes, you just don’t feel confident enough to push the issue.

Leticia gets it.

“It is completely understandable for parents to feel hesitant,” she says. “No one wants to be seen as difficult or to second-guess the hardworking people caring for their child.”

But here’s a helpful way to look at it: you’re not challenging the medical team, you’re helping them.

Parents are the constant. Staff change shifts, care for multiple patients, and rely on snapshots of information. You’re there the whole time, noticing the subtle changes.

“Our medical team doesn’t view a concerned parent as overreactive, but as a partner,” Leticia explains. “Your voice matters.”

Remember, we know our children better than anyone.

What to do if you’re worried: the Raise It process

If you’re in a NSW public hospital or health service and you’re worried about you or your child’s condition getting worse, there is a clear process you can follow called Raise It.

Raise It is designed to help patients, carers and family members get help fast if they’re worried about a change in their loved one’s condition.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Talk: Start by speaking to a nurse, midwife, doctor or health worker about your concerns.
  2. Ask: Still worried? Ask to speak to the nurse or midwife in charge and request a Clinical Review.
  3. Call: If you’re still concerned, you can escalate further using the Raise It process to get urgent attention from a senior health worker.

You don’t need medical knowledge. You don’t need to be certain. If you feel something isn’t right, or your child is getting worse, Raise It. You just need to speak up.

What should you actually look out for?

Sometimes it’s not one big, obvious sign. It can be small, subtle changes that just don’t sit right.

Things like:

  • Changes in breathing (fast, laboured or noisy)
  • Skin looking pale, mottled, or developing unusual rashes
  • Your child being unusually drowsy, floppy, or hard to wake
  • Confusion or behaviour that’s out of character
  • Pain that isn’t improving with treatment
  • Or simply that feeling that your child is getting worse

And sometimes, it’s just that gut feeling you can’t explain.

That’s enough.

“You are helping us, not bothering us”

If there’s one message Leticia wants parents to take away, it’s that you aren’t bothering the medical team, you’re helping them.

“In my years as a Nurse Unit Manager, I can say with absolute certainty that many critical changes in a child’s condition have been identified first by a parent. While our clinical staff are highly skilled at performing regular observations and interpreting data, parents are the only constant presence who truly know their child’s baseline behaviour, personality, and what is normal for them.

“I have seen numerous instances where a parent’s insistence that their child is “just not themselves” – despite vital signs appearing relatively stable – has prompted a deeper clinical review that uncovered everything from early signs of sepsis to a life-threatening respiratory crisis.”

The Raise It process exists because healthcare teams know how important parents are in keeping children safe.

“Speaking up doesn’t mean you don’t trust the team,” she says. “It means you’re partnering with us to make sure nothing gets missed.”

And if you’re still worried about being judged?

“Whether your concern turns out to be something or nothing, your instinct to raise it is always valid.”

Find out more, visit health.nsw.gov.au/raiseit

Mouths of Mums is proudly working with NSW Health to bring you this important article.

  • Even as a healthcare professional, when I took my soon to the ED when I was concerned, I felt awkward about speaking up, worried I was making a big deal out of nothing (even though i would never tjink this about a patient’s family if the roles were reversed). The message in this article is so important. Always stick to your guns. Always speak up and advocate for your kids – they can’t do it for themselves.

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  • And honestly, some medical staff are idiots. I vividly remember the night two doctors huddled over my son’s lung x-rays. I hadn’t been allowed to accompany him to have them taken as I was pregnant. They finally told me solemnly that they were preparing to do emergency surgery as there was something in his lungs – “we don’t know what it is, but it’s definitely man made”. I took one look at the x-rays and asked if they’d taken off the battery packs for his cochlear implants, which were pinned to the back of his shirt, before the x-ray. And of course they hadn’t, and of course that’s what appeared to be in his lungs. Honestly!

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  • We need more articles like this one. It is important for us to advocate for ourselves and our loved ones in any situation and work with professionals.

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  • I have learned many times to always listen to your gut and speak up when you don’t think something is right. This article was a great read, our kids are our world and if we don’t feel they are getting the right help, and we feel it, we need to speak up.

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  • You should never second guess yourself when it comes to yours or your childs health- or anyones for that matter. Go with your thoughts. It is natural to want to protect a loved one especially when it comes to health situations, and the feeling you get when you think you didnt do enough to advocate or fight for them…it is not a kind or nice way to feel. Many people have ended up being heartbroken and picking up pieces for years because of feeling they didnt do enough.

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  • A very good and informative article. I have read so many stories about mums just knowing when things are not right and demanding second and third opinions until they got the right answer. Sometimes mums just know. It is our job as care takers of our families. Listen to your gut!

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  • Years ago, I spoke up for my 14-year-old daughter, but my concerns weren’t fully listened to. I’ve always wished I had pushed harder. She was sent home without much testing, and two days later, she passed away.
    So, if you ever have concerns—no matter how minor—please speak up and keep advocating. Trust your instincts; they are there for a reason.

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  • This is so important for parents to know how to raise it further if they don’t think their child is receiving the medical support they need! I know this article refers to the NSW system but other systems have similar procedures just with different names. I know in QLD it’s called Ryan’s Rule.

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  • It’s so important to follow your gut instincts and express your concerns indeed. I have never hesitated to advocate for my children in various situations and I don’t care what other people think about it. Not all doctors and medical staff appreciate it when you question them, I’ve experienced that it may result in angry indignant responses.

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  • How true this is! While nurses and doctors are the medical professionals doing their job on the daily, we know our children better than anyone and what is ‘normal’ for them. I would always speak up if I had noticed any changes in my child’s health and encourage other parents to do so too. No question is silly!

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  • This really is such an important issue and a good topic to discuss with people, I am often surprised that people are worried about being judged. This is not something I care about; the priority is for the care and health of everyone is my family. Parents know their children and need to work with health professionals for the best outcomes for their children.

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  • This is such an important issue to raise, and no one should ever feel ashamed, nervous or that they are being OTT for advocating for their kids, themselves or loves ones in hospital. In QLD we have Ryan’s Rule. A three step process where your concern will be escalated if they believe the patients condition isn’t improving or is worsening.

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  • I have never been afraid to advocate for my children and partner and extended family and also friends. It is so important to listen and to trust intuition. When people have not listened, I have persevered and kept on with insisting on care and making sure they truly listened and took action.

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