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My 18 month old has chest congestion. i can tell its breaking up in his chest and he is coughing it up but how do i get it out?
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Guaifenesin: twice daily is usually used for children, but at 18 months old 12 mg /kg / day divided in 4-6 doses is indicated. So for a typical 10 kg child, you would need 120 mg/ day total, which if using a 50 mg/5 mL solution, would equate to 2.5 mL (or 1/2 teaspoon) 5 times a day. Hope this helps.
Answered 1/15/2016
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All natural: Steam up your bathroom with a hot shower and read a story. Your toddler breathing in warm steamy air will help with congestion. As he is over a year old, can also give a teaspoon of honey. The CDC and AAP do not recommend cold medicine for children under 4. http://www.cdc.gov/getsmart/community/for-patients/symptom-relief.html
Answered 1/15/2016
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