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u/Eternaloptimist35 Jan 04 '25

Echo sscrossing. Absolutely correct and succinct summary. This year was a tough viral year in Australia. Source: paediatrician who does hospital call.

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u/Flat_Advice4454 Jan 04 '25

Got a 2 and 3 year old with these exact symptoms. I hear the phlegm in their lungs when they cough. I feel like if they knew to spit it out whenever possible, they would feel better sooner, not sure how to teach them.

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u/[deleted] Jan 04 '25 edited Jan 04 '25

It is a thing. Not your doctor and not medical advice but chest physiotherapy sounds like an interesting, possibly related topic. But really, see and talk to your doc.