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My 15 mo old has a cold with a slight cough. he has used albuteral in the past, will this help with his congestion? he is having surgery in 5 days.

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Cold and cough: Cold and cough are symptoms of some type of infection. Discuss this with your doctor as the up coming surgery may have to be postponed.

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/23/2016

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