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10mth old treated for ear infection 8 days ago. worsening productive cough causing sleep interruptions, loss of appetite, gags but hydrated. advice?

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Many possiblities: This could be pneumonia, asthma, bronchiolitis, allergic rhinitis with postnasal drip, gastroesophageal reflux with or without aspiration, a virus, a bacteria, an irritation. The best advise i can give based on your description is to go see your pediatrician asap.

Answered 12/31/2012

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