What your child's cough is telling you - Children's Health
WEBLearn common causes of cough in kids and when to call the pediatrician for help. There are many reasons children develop a cough, and it can be difficult for parents to determine what is causing the cough and when to see the pediatrician. Typically, a child's cough is nothing to worry about.
Remedies for Toddler Cough: What to Do and When to See a Doctor - WebMD
WEBDec 2, 2022 · There’s no need to see a doctor if you suspect your child’s cough is caused by a cold. But you should contact a pediatrician for any of the following symptoms: Constant cough; Barking...
Toddler Coughing at Night: Causes and Home Remedies - Verywell Health
WEBMay 29, 2024 · Your child's cough may get worse at night due to mucus draining down the throat. Learn about when you should see a healthcare provider for your child's cough.
Kids' Coughs: How to Tell When it's Serious - Today's Parent
WEBAug 24, 2024 · Seek medical help if the cough or fever hasn’t improved after five days, other symptoms last longer than 10 days, or new symptoms such as a middle-ear infection develop (signs of the latter include earache, vomiting and high fever). See a doctor immediately if your baby under three months has difficulty breathing or a …
8 Types of Coughs in Children, Toddlers, and Babies
WEBSep 14, 2022 · What does your child's cough mean, and should you seek medical attention? We broke down eight different types of coughs you should know. By Aimee Herring. Updated on September 14, 2022. Medically...
Your Kid’s Cough: Possible Causes & Common Treatments - WebMD
WEBMar 21, 2024 · Does your child have other symptoms? A cough that comes with a runny nose and sneezing may point to a cold or allergies. Those symptoms, body aches, and a fever often come with the flu.
To worry or not to worry: chronic cough in children | Top Doctors
WEBJul 23, 2021 · Bronchiolitis: a mild respiratory infection causing coughing. Croup: an infection that typically occurs between six months and three years old, which causes a barking cough a stridor (harsh sound that happens when the child breathes in).
5 Things to Know About Coughing Kids > News - Yale Medicine
WEBDec 21, 2017 · Parents know the drill. First comes the sniffles, followed by congestion—and then finally, a persistent, hacking cough. And that cough can drag out for weeks, long after the other upper-respiratory symptoms clear up. Why is that? And more importantly, what should you do about it?
Prolonged cough in children: when to worry - Top Doctors
WEBJun 5, 2024 · These coughs are often accompanied by other symptoms such as sneezing, itchy eyes, and a runny nose. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is another possible cause. In GERD, stomach acid flows back into the oesophagus, irritating it and potentially causing a chronic cough, particularly at night.
Common Children’s Coughs Explained - Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
WEBMar 21, 2024 · Your child can’t speak normally because of coughing. Your infant (3 months or younger) has been coughing for more than a few hours. Your child is dehydrated—signs include dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, sunken eyes, crying with little or no tears, urinating less often, or having fewer wet diapers.
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