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cough – n. the act of expelling air with a sudden, sharp sound

cold – n. a viral infection of the nose and throat

recommendation – n. the act of suggesting or proposing something

pediatric – adj. of or relating to the medical care or illnesses of children

author – n. the writer of a report or book

guess – v. to form an opinion about something

dehydrated – adj. describes the removal of water or liquid from something, such as food

lethargic – adj. feeling a lack of energy or a lack of interest in doing things

fever – n. a higher than normal body temperature