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Me, my 10 mth & 3yr old got sick 4 wks ago. i had amoxicillin, biaxcin & ventalin. they had cedefner & 2nebulizer meds. can't get rid of mucas cough.
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Lingering Cough: It is not uncommon after a significant respiratory infection for the cough to linger. For you and the 3 year old Delsym (dextromethorphan) twice daily might help you feel more comfortable. You all should be reevaluated to be sure, there is nothing else going on.
Answered 5/16/2015
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