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My 9 yr old child has been coughing the entire day, what's the best over-the-counter or home medicine?
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Could be asthma...: Usually a cough is due to drainage from the nose into the throat from a cold or allergies. Preventing the post-nasal drainage with saline nasal spray or rinse and clearing the nasal passages frequently can help. Guaifenesin can help loosen secretions. Cough can also be a sign of asthma, or pneumonia. If associated with persistent shortness of breath, have it evaluated by a doctor ASAP.
Answered 1/16/2015
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