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A 38-year-old female asked:
How can i soothe my three year old son's cough after anesthesia? docs say it's from the breathing tube they had to put down his throat.
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Dr. Bryan Auerbachanswered
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Treaat his symptoms: Make sure he's taking plenty of fluids, run a humidifier in his room to add moisture to his environment, try some honey and lemon or just a teaspoon of honey alone. That seems to coat the throat and provides some symptomatic relief. Over the counter cough suppressants are ineffective and probably should be avoided.
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Dr. Elizabeth Wallenanswered
Pediatrics 37 years experience
Popsicles!: Popsicles! It's a temporary situation that will quickly pass. Like sore throat for anyone, Tylenol, (acetaminophen) Popsicles and time. He is too young for throat lozenges, it's a choking hazard.
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Last updated Oct 4, 2016
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