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Everyone in my house has had a cold but we are better except my 21 month old. he's had congested/runny nose and cough for exactly a week now. should i bring him to the doctor ?

Q: everyone in my house has had a cold but we are better except my 21 month old. he's had congested/runny nose and cough for exactly a week now. should i bring him to the doctor ?

: If the kid feeds well, plays and otherwise acts normal I don't consider the length of the congestion a reason to go see the doc. If the kids' feeds are off, play is minimal, or he just spooks you go in.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

If the kid feeds well, plays and otherwise acts normal I don't consider the length of the congestion a reason to go see the doc. If the kids' feeds are off, play is minimal, or he just spooks you go in.

Dr Berman agreed

Answered 2/11/2023

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A member asked:

Everyone in my house has had a cold but we are better except my 21 month old. he's had congested/runny nose and cough for exactly a week now. should i bring him to the doctor ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Berman agreed

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