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1 yr old with wet cough and chest congestion, worse at night, no fever, vomits at night sometimes. on aerius & otirivin. should i give zithromax?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

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No: you need to see his pediatrician or an allergist, he might have bronchospasm (narrowing of the airways), which can be controlled by nebulized medicines, more important though is rest of history, environmental history, smokers around your child, etc.., good luck

Answered 3/9/2015

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A member asked:

1 yr old with wet cough and chest congestion, worse at night, no fever, vomits at night sometimes. on aerius & otirivin. should i give zithromax?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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