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Dear doctor , My baby boy is of 5 months old. Doctors told babies won't get affected with cough and cold. But my baby is suffering with both. Please suggest an advice here for my baby
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Hello...... Who said babies are not affected with cold?? There are the most vulnerable group for infection ...viral in infection can attack infant easily.... Take him to pediatrician... Most common cause of cold in children include RSV, pneumonia could also present with long standing cold...
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