A member asked:

My 4mos old baby has a viral infection, coughing and having nasal drip.can i give her pedialite instead of milk to loosen up cough?

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Dr. Adam King answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics

Yes: You can supplement fluids while she is sick with pedialyte. Keep a cool myst humidifier in her sleeping room, and use your blue-bulb suctioner (or mouth pipette) to help with her snot. See your pediatrician if fevers start in the next few days.

Answered 12/9/2013

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