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Had a jute rug in my 2 year olds room.for the last month he would get a phlegmy cough at night.took the rug out and it stopped.did the fibers harm him?

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

Dust: Most likely it was the dust that was trapped in the rugs.It is easier to keep a wood floor clean and dust free than a rug.

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Answered 3/2/2015

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A member asked:

Had a jute rug in my 2 year olds room.for the last month he would get a phlegmy cough at night.took the rug out and it stopped.did the fibers harm him?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Fried answered

Dr Veres and another doctor agreed

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