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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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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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