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What can i give my 1 year old for a cough and congestion symptoms ?

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Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See below: No otc medicines are recommended for children under 4 years old per the cdc. The best thing to do is: sit up child, humidify the air and suction nose with saline as needed.

Answered 8/3/2013

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