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My 10 month old been coughing and having a mild fever on and off for the past couple months now. i've given her acetaminophen to help reduce the fever, stuffy runny nose and coughing that she has. it helps with the fever but not much for the coughing and
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Try saline: We don't use any oral medicine in 10 month old children for cough and congestion due to side effects risk. Acetaminophen does not help with these symptoms. Otc saline nose drops can be used and may help with the nasal congestion.
Answered 6/24/2014
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