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What is an effective way to quickly loosen mucus in a child's throat. my daughter is having trouble sleeping because of it and has a dry cough.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Mucus: Use salt water nose drops four times a day. Also use the vaporizer. push fluids but avoid milk and milk products

Answered 4/15/2015

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A member asked:

What is an effective way to quickly loosen mucus in a child's throat. my daughter is having trouble sleeping because of it and has a dry cough.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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