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Constant flu or colds in a 2 year old..could it be from the living environment or other factors?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Environment Fx: Attending day care facility, being exposed to tobacco smoke, and having older siblings attending school are environmental factors to place a child at higher risk to develop frequent upper respiratory infections.

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Answered 10/24/2017

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