Top 2 Reasons for Common Causes of Prolonged Cough in a Child
The most common cause of cough is a viral infection. Viruses infect the respiratory tract at various levels. The same virus can cause a runny nose in one child, pneumonia in another, bronchitis in a third, and laryngotracheitis in a fourth. In case of any such manifestations, it is better not to self-medicate, but to consult a doctor.
2 Common Causes of Prolonged Cough in a Child
Pediatrician Maria Evdokimova in her Telegram channel named two common causes of prolonged dry cough in a child. The specialist believes that coughing can occur not only due to infections in the respiratory system. It is important to exclude cough and asthma.
How to suspect cough in a child?
Wheezing, wheezing during auscultation of the lungs, there may be shortness of breath, such episodes are common, we pay attention to genetic factors and atopic diseases in the child (atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis).
Often, a prolonged cough can torment a baby after an infection. Such a cough should go away within a few weeks, but it is better to play it safe and get a blood test.
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