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Should One Swim With A Cold And Cough?

My four year old grandson has a cold and cough. My daughter was going to take him to swim lessons this evening. I told her I didn t think he should go as he would be coming out with a wet head in the cold air, which might make him worse. What is your opinion?
Mon, 27 Nov 2017
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Pediatrician, Pulmonology 's  Response
Hi.... swimming is not going to make the cough and cold worse. In 95% of the times cough and cold or viral in children. Swimming does not aggravate the symptoms. Please go ahead with the child's swimming exercise.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Should One Swim With A Cold And Cough?

Hi.... swimming is not going to make the cough and cold worse. In 95% of the times cough and cold or viral in children. Swimming does not aggravate the symptoms. Please go ahead with the child s swimming exercise. Regards - Dr. Sumanth