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My son has bronchitis and has been given antibiotics for it. he coughs at night. can i give him something to help loosen phlegm? he is 7 months old.
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Symptomatic care: Elevate his mattress. Use a vaporizer. Use vapo rub on chest . Tea with lemon to drink, but no milk.
Answered 3/19/2013
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