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A member asked:

My son is 4 months with a bad cough and heavy breathing and his nose running a little bit should i be worried?

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Dr. John Comisi answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Get to doctor: If it were my child, i'd have him to the physician immediately.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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