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Hello,my 7 month old has a bad cold for over a week now,is there any medication i can use to make it go away?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Please see his: doctor, at this age with long duration of symptoms your child needs medical evaluation, good luck

Answered 3/2/2015

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