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Dear doctor my 6 weeks old is coughing and has difficulty breathing, is this normal please advise me?

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Common: The primary factors in a 6 wk olds congestion/cough is tiny nostrils and airborne irritants. Their body tries to flush the irritants & their nasal mucus plugs the opening. They then rattle & cough. Get nasal saline & vigorously flush their nose & suction out the remaining mucus. Removing any fragrances, dust, smoke, etc. helps in the ling run.

Answered 7/21/2018

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