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What do you give a 4 yr old for a cold since the drs are now saying not to give cold medicine to kids under 6?

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A few helpful things: If your child is miserable with a cold, it's hard not doing anything. However, no treatments stop a cold, they just help with symptoms. A teaspoon of honey, cool liquids and soup can help sooth a sore throat and help with coughing. Using vaseline or chapstick on their nose can help with soreness. Nasal saline can help with congestion and the salt can shorten a cold as it kills the virus.

Answered 9/28/2016

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