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Chest infection in my small baby? what should they be doing?
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Depends on age: Of your child, and if he/she is hospitalized. Hopefully you are in the care of a board certified pediatrician who will order the appropriate tests and medications. Also depends on if your child is premature.
Answered 7/7/2012
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