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Posted on Tue, 15 Dec 2020
Question: Hi, my name is XXXXXXX I have a 6 month old son who has been coughing an awful lot and it has led to a sore throat. Hes very congested and is wheezing. I have a humidifier going and he has been taking 1.25ml motrin every 6 to 7 hours. I am going to pick up some saline drops today with clean bulb syringe to try and help him. Is there anything else I can do to help ease his throat and get the mucus out? The wheezing really concerns me. I know everything these days seem to be about the covid 19 virus but I can assure you that this is not the case I have been tested many times this year all negative and I keep my son inside with limited visitors. I belive this to be an upper respiratory infection or possibly bronchitis. I just need someone to pint me I. The right direction.
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Visit a doctor to check his lungs.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear ,welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
If he is having really bad coughing and wheezing it seems like he is having bronchitis.
If he is having these symptoms of cough and fever for 5 days and isn't getting better he should get checked by doctors listening to its lungs.
The doctor may prescribe antibiotics if needed .
You may use daphina leaves vapours as aerosol. Also clean nose with saline drops.
Keep him upright in standing position to help him breathe.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hi, My Name Is XXXXXXX I Have A 6 Month

Brief Answer: Visit a doctor to check his lungs. Detailed Answer: Hello dear ,welcome to Ask a doctor's service. I read your query and here is my advice. If he is having really bad coughing and wheezing it seems like he is having bronchitis. If he is having these symptoms of cough and fever for 5 days and isn't getting better he should get checked by doctors listening to its lungs. The doctor may prescribe antibiotics if needed . You may use daphina leaves vapours as aerosol. Also clean nose with saline drops. Keep him upright in standing position to help him breathe. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.