How to Help Your Child Recover From a Cold at Home

Coughs, colds, and flus spike this time of year, and lots of parents want to know what they can do to help keep their sick child as comfortable as possible while they have upper respiratory symptoms. From suctioning their nose to eating foods like chicken soup and honey, there are lots of ways parents can help their child recover in comfort.

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