Should I go for a consultation? Since she has been growing teeth she has been snotting and coughing

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My 17 month old daughter has been coughing since Sunday and snotty since Friday, covid test negative, I feel like the cough persists and for the last two days she has been touching her ears a lot but no fever. Should I go see a doctor?

Alexandre Chagnon · Accepted Answer

Hello, There is a very useful technique to help children cough less by reducing the amount of mucus that flows from the nose to the throat. To do this, you'll need a syringe (without a needle) and saline or distilled water, plain and simple. Then, depending on the age of your child, the amount of water to use per nostril will differ a bit (between 3 mL and 10 mL per nostril). For details on the technique and the exact amount to use in your situation, refer to pages 6 and 7 of the following document . In the first 2 days, use this technique about 5 times a day, then in the following days you can decrease to 2 times a day. Most parents see a significant improvement in symptoms in less than 48 hours. If symptoms persist or worsen, I would indeed urge you to see a doctor. Catherine Deslandes pharmacy student Supervised by Alexandre Chagnon pharmacist