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My 7 year old son suffers from cold and throat infection frequently.what are the preventive measures before winter?
8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Get some sleep : Get lots of sleep, stay hydrated and consider using a cool mist humidifier. It is not so clear as to whether taking vitamin c or any other vitamin would really help.
Answered 1/5/2019
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Throats: Make sure immunizations, including yearly flu vaccine are current. Next, make appointment with ENT doctor to assess if any long or short term medical interventions or any surgical interventions are needed. Finally, reinforce to child frequent and correct handwashing
Answered 7/24/2014
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