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My 6 month was sick w/ influenza..almost one week, now he has runny nose n drycough..what can i do to ease his comfort.?and how long it takes?

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May require MD exam-: Due his young age & the known increased rate of flu complications at this age, the safest answer should include a visit with your pediatrician. Pneumonia, ear infections, bronchiolitis, etc. May be masquerading behind the cough & runny nose symptoms that you describe. Hopefully, none of these coexist wih your baby's flu. But, worrisome is the fact that september is a bit early for flu to appear.

Answered 3/26/2013

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A member asked:

My 6 month was sick w/ influenza..almost one week, now he has runny nose n drycough..what can i do to ease his comfort.?and how long it takes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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