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5 Month Old W/ Severe Chest Congestion

My 5 month old infant started out having a simple cold and it accelerated to a fever and severe chest congestion. We waited three days till we took her to the doctor. Another reason is b/c she started to wheez. At the doctor they gave a nebulizer (0.63 Xopenax) and antibiotic (250 mg of Amoxicillin) for her fever (ear infection). Everything has cleared up except for the chest congestion. We are using the Vicks vapor rub on her chest and feet and a cool mist at night. We took her again for a follow up physician visit and then they said to...