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My 2 year old has hada bad cough for like 4 days, we took her to the doctor and they said they couldn't give her anything. how can i help her sleep?
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Cough relief: Steam her in the washroom by turning on the hot shower for20-30 minutes. Afterwards let the vaporizer run where she sleeps. Elevate her mattress by means of a wedge. If her nose is running use saline nose drops. Finally rub vapo rub on her chest.
Answered 10/19/2013
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