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Cough in 27 days baby
Baby got jaundice during birth due to rh incompatibility so phototherapy is done for 4 days. After that baby is coughing daily and she is breathing heavily also she is getting hiccups more frequently. Is it normal or anything to be worried. When should I visit a pediatrician?
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In most scenarios,cough and heavy breathing has nothing to do with phototherapy. Please make sure that feeding of the baby is adequate . Cough and fast breathing could be due any other cause.Better to get evaluated. Tq
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A cough isnot normal. The cause of cough might be minor or something significant. Will need details
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Rajkot
Normal
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
3 yrs exp
Pune
Mostly it will be normal.. better to consult physically.
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