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My baby is 20 months and her voice is very hoarse and scratchy. should i take her to an ent?

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Dr. Robert Vanderbrook answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Not necessarily: If the baby is eating, voiding, stooling normally, without fever, she can probably be evaluated by her primary care doctor. If she needs further evaluation a referral can be made at that time.

Dr Smith agreed

Answered 10/10/2014

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