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What would be a good way to take care of a headcold for a child?
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Head cold: Saline nasal irrigation, cool mist humidifier helps. If a child 6 years or over may be given a short course of otc cold medication. If cold is complicated for example developed into a sinus infection , may require antibiotics.
Answered 8/19/2013
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