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I have a four month old baby with phlegm, what can i give her to take that away?

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Baby: Hi, We don't recommend giving a medicine to give to a baby with phlegm. Please bring your child to his/her Pediatrician so he/she can be evaluated.

Dr Brand and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/19/2015

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Dr. Shalini Sethi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Cough: Cough in kids can be from irritation in the throat . For a 4 month old , I would not suggest any cough syrups. Rather take care of the cold if he has . Steam can help. If fever and other symptoms too , see your pediatrician .

Dr Robinson and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/11/2016

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