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rattling chest

 

Question:

MY BABY IS 11 MTHS OLD SINCE BIRTH HE HAS HAD A RATTLING CHEST ESPECIALY WHEN HE GETS WET OR COLD I HAVE HAD HIM TO THE DOCTORS AND BECAUSE HE IS HAPPY AND EATING REALY WELL AND DOES NOT LOOK UNWELL OR UNHEALTHY IM TOLD NOT TO WORRY THE NAME FOR THIS IS A HAPPY RATTLER? SHOULD I SEE SOME KIND OF SPECIALIST? I SOMETIMES PUT VICKS ON HIM, BUT I DONT THINK IT DOES ANY THING COUSE ITS NOT A COLD, 

Catriona's Response:

Hi there

If you are worried about your baby, it is better to get some peace of mind and if that means visiting a specialist then go right ahead!

All the best, please let me know how you get on?



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