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Coughing in infant
My 6 months old is coughing for duration of 1-2 min whenever he coughs.Doctor examined physically and said it's normal.But I'm more worried if it's a covid symptom.please guide me what should be done to confirm it's not covid.
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Is there any contact with covid in family or neighbours? Isolate from elder people in house. Do covid PCR test to confirm. Contact nearby lab. Give steam inhalation from a safe distance. Give warm water to drink.
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No need to worry, just simple cough is very unlikely covid.
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Monitor baby temperature every 12 hrly and if temperature > 100° f consult Pediatrician.
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