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My 4 years daughter suffers chronic chest congestion with heavy mucus since last 3 months. anti biotic given but in vain. plz advice treatment.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

chest congestion: You daughter should be evaluated by an allergist or pediatric pulmonologist. Her chronic congestion may be caused by asthma.

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/16/2014

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