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My 5yo son has cough for 15 days, doc says its nothing. give him benedryl at night. he's coughing all night long. could it be something else.

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Cough: You can try delsym (dextromethorphan). It is over the counter. It could also be reflux. I would be happy to see him in the office at lakeside or downtown at henry ford. Good luck. Feel better.

Answered 12/27/2013

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