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My son is getting frequent cold since going to school.is it due to drinking less water in school&stomach heats up.wife gives him lot of water at home.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

If he is three years: old he may be getting infected by a variety of viruses because of interacting with many new children.

Answered 5/19/2017

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Frequent colds: No, he is getting colds because of his first exposure to other children with running noses, sore throats,or other respiratory illnesses. We expect kids tobesick 6-12 times a year,all part of growing up

Answered 8/11/2014

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