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Hello doc today we went to a pediatrician regarding my toddlers fever cold and cough she prescribed few medicines and asked to apply coconut oil in the above the lips?? I m confused y is it so is there any medicinal reason Coconut oil on the lips will help as a moisturizer but above lipss?? Does any one have any idea if so pls enlightened me regarding the same Thanks in advance
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Mainly as moisturizer Need to do tele consultation
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Hi Mainly as moisturizer Need more information about child Do teleconsultation with Paediatrician
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