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My son has a night cough, regular blocked nose low appetite but no fever. he is also clingy and needy, can it be teething?

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No: Teething may be responsible for some excessive drooling/chewing and fussiness. It does not trigger cough, nasal congestion or poor appetite.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 6/8/2018

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