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My 13 year old had 4 fevers in 2 days 2 at night. has a barky cough and she's coughing up clear mucous. doctor or not? what is it?

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Dr. Ted Saha answered

URI: If child does n't have fever any more, and only runny nose and cough; you may try over the counter cough and cold medicine. If prob continues beyond 10 days, consult her pediatrician. I presume that she does n't have asthma 1.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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