A male asked:
how can i relieve chest congestion in 2 months old infant ? can i give him something for it ?
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Dr. Carla L. King answered
23 years experience Pediatrics
No medication: Unfortunately there are no medications appropriate for infants when they are sick with cold and congestion. But you can relieve your baby's symptoms by using normal saline with an infant bulb suction to clear the nasal passage.
Answered on Jul 20, 2018
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