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Not covid19 (west australia). toddler runny nose and croaky voice in evening. runny nose going for about a month. otherwise fine. mucus slightly yellow, mostly clear. how to get rid of mucus? any reasons for concern? she had a cold about a month ago

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Let it be: Studies in the US have found that the cough/cold/drainage meds sold over the counter do little more than give you something to do. Most of those meds were once prescribed for the same issues 2-4 decades ago. I would just monitor the kids nutrition & fluids for adequacy & let this run its course.

Answered 7/22/2020

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A member asked:

Not covid19 (west australia). toddler runny nose and croaky voice in evening. runny nose going for about a month. otherwise fine. mucus slightly yellow, mostly clear. how to get rid of mucus? any reasons for concern? she had a cold about a month ago

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