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What is the best way to treat my infant chest congestion? no heavy breathing, and she's still eating good. she just coughs a lot.

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Dr. Mark Diamond answered

See Doctor: A vaporizer and the use of saline nose drops may help the symptoms, but if it continues or has been there a week or more-see your pediatrician.

Dr Dosanjh and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/6/2019

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Dr. Ratna Dhingra answered

Cool mist humidifier: raise the head end of the bed.use a cool mist humidifier.

Answered 10/10/2016

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A member asked:

What is the best way to treat my infant chest congestion? no heavy breathing, and she's still eating good. she just coughs a lot.

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Mark Diamond answered

Dr Dosanjh and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Ratna Dhingra answered

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