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My son is 6 years old and woke up with a croup cough this morning. has no fever and is full of energy. is there anything over the counter or can i get a script for aspelone? as it is sunday

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Not particularly: A cold mist vaporizer can help some with croup.OTC cough meds do dot. This is the HT public forum where we answer health questions but do not offer any notes/prescriptions or other forms of direct service. Contact his doctor for guidance.

Dr Ungerleider agreed

Answered 3/29/2020

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