The child is 8 months old with conjunctivitis, runny nose and cough

anonymously, about a boy, 1 year

Tell me, please, a child of eight months, recently there was conjunctivitis, and from it appeared abundant thick snot. Could they have a cough? Coughing very wet cough, feeling as if phlegm on throat. Is this normal or go urgently to the hospital?

Answers Korneev Vladislav Igorevich

pediatrician, neurologist

Hello! Most likely, your child had viral conjunctivitis, which means that ARVI is developing. You should contact your local pediatrician for more detailed recommendations.

Information provided for reference purposes. Do not self-medicate. At the first symptoms of the disease, consult a doctor.

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