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Ease a Barking Cough

If it sounds like a seal has moved into your home, your child could be suffering from croup, a common viral infection that typically affects kids during the late fall and winter. The condition comes with a characteristic “barking” cough, a runny nose, fever, and other miserable symptoms. While there’s no cure for croup, there are ways you can help your child feel better.

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Wednesday December 16, 2009
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While I continue to work on my CCSVI articles, I wanted to direct your attention to some real-life examples of what is going on in the field. The forum on ThisIsMS.com is an amazing virtual meeting place for people with MS who want to discuss what is happening in the treatment...

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