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Can an airconditioner make baby get a cough? ours is not really too cold actually and its not direct on her crib

Q: can an airconditioner make baby get a cough? ours is not really too cold actually and its not direct on her crib

Infant &amp;air conditio: The filter should be changed on the air conditioner and for window units ( the vent should be closed)there are prefilters that would reduce particles. may also consider a room air purifiers like SPT magic at home depot . F/u w/ doc https://www.filtersfast.com/P-3M-Filtrete-Window-Air-Conditioner-Filter-9808.asp

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Infant &air conditio: The filter should be changed on the air conditioner and for window units ( the vent should be closed)there are prefilters that would reduce particles. may also consider a room air purifiers like SPT magic at home depot . F/u w/ doc https://www.filtersfast.com/P-3M-Filtrete-Window-Air-Conditioner-Filter-9808.asp

Answered 1/4/2016

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