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My 3 week old baby has coughed a few times today. is it normal for newborns to cough?
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Newborns cough: no it is not normal but may not be anything serious but still have the baby seen.
Answered 4/21/2017
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Yes and no: Three times in a day doesn't sound like an illness as much as it may be baby clearing his/her airway. Babies are quite sensitive to smoke/ dust/fragrances/ cleaning odors/etc. and may become congested and or cough in response. You need to eliminate these from babies environment and flush the nose if needed with saline. Increasing cough or change in feeding habits could signal a problem.
Answered 4/24/2016
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