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Morning, my 21 month old daughter has runny nose, congested, coughing and slight fever. been like this for 5 days now. what can i give her to make her better.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Time: Studies in the US decades ago found over the counter cold/cough preparations to have little or no value in kids under 6 yrs. Data also showed ER visits from overdosing these products warranted discontinuation of their use. Fever meds can help with a grumpy kid but otherwise I just let this pass.

Dr Wang agreed

Answered 10/7/2020

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A member asked:

Morning, my 21 month old daughter has runny nose, congested, coughing and slight fever. been like this for 5 days now. what can i give her to make her better.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Wang agreed

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