A 29-year-old female asked:

How do i help my 6 month old get rid of phlegm in her throat? she has a runny nose with clear snot, small rattling cough, no fever & is not fussy

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Dr. Nela Corderoanswered

Pediatrics 56 years experience

AURI: Keep giving fluids and the plegm will just liquify and disappear with the viral infection.

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Dr. Oscar Novickanswered

Pediatrics 60 years experience

Saline nose drops: Saline nose drops and a vaporizer is also very helpful. The use of a bulb syringe will also help to suck up some of the mucus.

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