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Is This A Suitable Treatment For Cough In 8 Year

Is this a suitable treatment for cough in 8 year old?

1 cup Ice
1 cup Rubbing Alcohol
Bowl
Hand Towel
Washcloth

Put washcloth, ice and alcohol into bowl and cover with hand towel for 1 minute. Ring out wash cloth, wrap around neck of child and cover with hand towel to help subside fumes. Leave on until washcloth is warm and repeat until croup cough loosens.
posted on Fri, 21 Aug 2015
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