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After being on anti histamine for about a month my 7 year old woke this morning congested with a lot of phlegm when coughing .no fever at all.must i take her to the dr or not?
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Your call: The average 7 yo will have such symptoms several times/yr from self healing colds or allergies. If they can feed/sleep/play & otherwise function pretty normal I see little need for an office visit. If there is some other reason this spooks you have the kid seen. I find antihistamines often make the mucus of these kids thicker.
Answered 11/27/2020
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Cold symptoms: Antihistamines do not protect against viruses or the common cold. This is likely the first infection since starting antihistamine, with worse symptoms. Try cool mist or sitting in a steamy bathroom before having her blow her nose and cough. This often dislodges the phlegm temporarily. If she can eat, drink and cough she can likely remain at home.
Answered 11/27/2020
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