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A member asked:

He got flu & stuffed nosy, light cough, eating very little, may b due to throat infection, no fever.

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Be checked: Poor eating is often due to pain. Clear his nasal passages with gentle saline to help with breathing. Give him a dose of Tylenol (acetaminophen). Because of the poor intake he should be assessed. All the best and I hope he feels better.

Answered 12/23/2014

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