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I would like to know wat can i give my 3 year old son that have a runny nose and cough a lot with a blocked nose?

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Nasal saline: None of the over the counter cough/cold medicines offer more than giving you something to do, They are considered worthless under the age of 6. Any such symptoms are aggravated by dust/fumes/irritants so nasal saline wash to remove them helps. A concentration on fluid balance & comfort foods also helps.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 8/1/2019

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