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My 18 month old woke up from her nap this afternoon sounding hoarse. is this reason for alarm given the current corona situation?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

COVID-19: Many children will have runny nose, cough, sore throat and hoarseness and should be treated as usual for those diseases. If however, she was exposed to a known COVID-19 case or has traveled, then there may be reason for concern.

Answered 3/31/2020

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