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Wen ma daughter breath u could c there a more phlegms in her nostril n sumtyms her breathing smell what culd be da cause?

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A cold: Sounds like she has a common cold. Try saline spray and suction to her nostrils. If she seems to get worse, run a high fever or become unusually fussy, then take her in to get checked out.

Dr Sojico agreed

Answered 3/15/2014

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