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Granddaughter 3wks old bad cough w/phlegm can't bring up. saw dr 2day. anything we can do help her 2nite? xray ok

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Cough: Steam her initially from hot water of a shower. Keep the vaporizer at night while she is sleeping. Have her sleep with a raised mattress. Use salt water nose drops in the baby' s nose. Push fluids and use vaporub on the child's chest.

Dr Kossler agreed

Answered 3/28/2014

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