dear Dr. Newman, Using breastmilk as nasal decongestant works extremely well; you know it is safe if inhaled (although with recent posts I might oughta reconsider mentioning this), and it is not irritating. I know others have used it in ears for ear infections, the number of cases of this is so low around our household i have only done that once. It did seem to help. I would say, Dr. Newman, that you oughta look at it this way: using breastmilk should not be proscribed without some compelling evidence of its danger, maybe a few hundred studies!:) llllove, carol brussel, who appreciates each pearl of wisdom from dr. newman