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My 4 year old son was having a terrible coughing fit in bed. he woke up crying and taking large laboring breaths in between coughs. what should i d?

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Dr. Lois A Freisleben-Cook answered

See a doctor: He should be examined right way with these symptoms.

Answered 9/28/2016

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