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A 34-year-old female asked about a female:
13m old runny nose & cough for 5 days. turned into thick phlegm today. can hear it when she breathes. color is clear. no fever. do i need to see doc?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jonathan Jasseyanswered
Pediatrics 17 years experience
Cough: Yes, it's RSV season which can cause thick mucous and can lead to wheezing, so even though no fever, should have their lungs checked out.
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Dr. Tanya Russoanswered
Pediatrics 25 years experience
Watch closely: Clear discharge and no fever is a good sign that cautionary observation should be sufficient. Labored breathing, new fever, change in behavior or appetite, increase in fussiness or overall worsening should prompt a visit to the doctor.
3.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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