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Child has strep throat but also has mucousy cough, is the cough from the strep or another infection?
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Upper respiratory: infections can accompany strep throat. Strep is itself an upper respiratory infection. Often a cold is the trigger for strep to be activated. Can use supportive care such as a humidifier and vicks, and if your child needs it a cough med, Check with your doctor about the use of other meds
Answered 3/9/2017
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