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Hi. my 5 month old baby has a wet cough that happens mostly at night. i took her to the peauditrician who said she has post nasal drip and prescribed some nose drops & cough mixture (pholtex junior). after a week she is not getting better. pls advise?

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Basics: Studies in the US have found no benefit in the use of cough/cold meds in kids under 6 y. At 5 mo the prime reason for cough is to clear mucus in the airways triggered by a URI or environmental irritants. Dust, fumes, smells, etc. are common triggers that effect infants more than adults. Removing them from their sleeping area helps.

Answered 6/12/2020

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A member asked:

Hi. my 5 month old baby has a wet cough that happens mostly at night. i took her to the peauditrician who said she has post nasal drip and prescribed some nose drops & cough mixture (pholtex junior). after a week she is not getting better. pls advise?

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