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Hello. please advise. my 2 year old son started with a runny nose yesterday and now coughs a chesty cough and wakes himself up coughing up phlegm. ?
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Dr. can check cough: In recent years in the US, we have stopped giving young children cold medicines or cough medicines when children catch colds or a flu. That means we just treat children who specifically have allergy symptoms (such as seasonal allergies), asthma symptoms (such as wheezing and reactive airways disease), and infections (such as pneumonia). It is safe to use medicines under a doctor's close guidance.
Answered 10/10/2019
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Nasal saline/mist: Common colds usually last 7-10 days and tend to improve during this time frame. Nasal saline drops, gentle suction and cool air mist may relieve symptoms. Soothing fluids, treating fever and rest, and following up with your PCP for worsening or persistent symptoms is suggested.
Answered 10/13/2019
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