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My20month old recovered 4rm stomach flu&now has a cough with a lot of phlegm.anything i can do that'll help?doesn't cough much but phlegm is a lot:(

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Dr. David Martin answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery

Persistent cough: The phlegm can often be helped in children with saline nasal irrigations. Once the phlegm has lessened, the cough should get better.

Answered 8/9/2013

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A member asked:

My20month old recovered 4rm stomach flu&now has a cough with a lot of phlegm.anything i can do that'll help?doesn't cough much but phlegm is a lot:(

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Martin answered

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