Cough with phlegm in throat

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My 16 month old son taking salbutamol via nebulizer. He is having phlegm in his throat. It sounds very loud when his coughing. Is the nebulizer helps him to cough out phlegm easily?

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Dr. Vineet Kulkarni Paediatric Neonatology 7 yrs exp Gulbarga Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Vineet Kulkarni

Paediatric Neonatology 7 yrs exp Gulbarga

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Well... probably yes.. instead of a nebuliser why don’t u try a syrup ??? Can u give me more information if there is any fever and the weight of the child so I can help u better . Because if the child has been pricscibed a nebuliser than it seems like a serious respiratory illness. Kindly consult so I can help u better.

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