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My father had a history of Asthma/ Bronchitis (chronic) due to smoking cigarette. However he has been treated well and living normal life with medication and inhaler's. My concern is whether my son who is 1 year old can get infected by any means from his grandfather? My son used to spend most of the time with his grandfather. I am very worried as my son is suffering from cough cold and throat infection from last few days. Kindly advice whether it is communicable to grandson.
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Communicability arises only if the patient has sputum which is infective The best solution is that the patient should be vaccinated against flu and pneumonia and your child against flu
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Asthma is not contagious. So do not worry and let him play with his grand dad.
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