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My son had a cold for a week and he got over that but know has a very dry cough he can't sleep what can he takes and also should we trea as allergy?
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Benadryl (diphenhydramine): Benadryl (diphenhydramine) a great sleep aid and can also help with allergies. Dosage really dempends on age and weight. If your child is very young, you should talk with your doctor for the correct dosage.
Answered 9/14/2019
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Cough: This kind of cough is called postviral cough and can last up to 4-6 weeks after common cold. Usually over the counter or prescriptional cough meds do relief symptoms.
Answered 10/3/2016
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