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For severe chest congestion i want to give my 3 yrs old pedialyte but he doesnt take it. can i mix one wo flavor in his similac comfort formula ?

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Chest congestion: If he is eating and drinking well just use nasal saline drops and a cool mist humidifier. You could mix the two but he may not need it

Dr Zilkha agreed

Answered 10/23/2016

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