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Mom of a 1 yr 8 m old boy1 Year ago

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my baby was having snoring and dry cough. snoring got better with nasal saline , saline neb and mucolite.dry cough turned to wet cough. no fever. Does he need antibiotics as he is having wet cough???

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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy1 Year ago

A. For the majority of wet coughs caused by a virus, such as a cold or the flu, treatment is unnecessary. Viruses must simply run their course. Bacterial causes require antibiotics. If you are or your child is having trouble sleeping, you may want to use something to help lessen mucus and cough.

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