A member asked:

4 year old daughter has had bad cough and runny nose for 9 days. now she has white bump on tongue and says it hurts. related?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Likely: She has had a lengthy illness and her body may be having trouble fighting it. It may be an ulcer on her tongue related to this illness or a new illness, particularly if she is in a child are environment. Have her checked by your doctor. All the best.

Answered 11/26/2014

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

White bump: Your daughter has a viral illness. Symptomatic care is needed in form of salt water nose drops, vaporizer, tylenol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen for pain and/or fever

Answered 11/20/2014

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