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Persistent cough

2025-08-25 01:15:29
My 8 months old baby has had cough and runny nose for several days. Home remedies like steam, ajwain sek, baby vicks have helped resolve runny nose but cough and congestion is still there. How do i treat this cough?
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Take direct consulation

Answered2025-08-26 07:59:26

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Please show your paediatrician, important to show as baby is 8 months old

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May be allergic Consult pediatritian

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