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My 6 month old has congestion in his chest and started coughing a few days ago. i have tried to suck his nose but that does not good. what should i do?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Needs to be seen: Please take your infant to the pediatrician, nose suctioning alone won't help, probably has a respiratory infection, good luck

Answered 6/28/2016

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