Jan 30, 2018 · A pediatrician shares the most common causes of coughs in kids. Learn when to call the doctor and home remedies to help your child feel better.

Dec 23, 2025 · So how do you know when a cough is “just a cough” and when it’s time to call your pediatrician? Keith Hanson, MD, pediatric hospitalist at OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of …

Aug 20, 2024 · Colds, flu, and croup can all lead to a lingering cough for kids. Colds tend to cause a mild to moderate hacking cough; the flu a sometimes severe, dry cough; and croup has a …

Jun 15, 2025 · We’ll walk through the warning signs that mean your child’s cough could be something serious. You’ll learn what to look for, when to call your doctor, and how to help your …

Jun 30, 2025 · Here are some red flags that indicate your child’s cough may require medical evaluation: If your child is younger than 3 months and has any cough, it’s important to call your …

Oct 14, 2025 · Believe it or not, coughing is actually an important protective mechanism and part of our body’s immune system. Coughing is a reflex (much like sneezing or blinking) and it …

Kids often cough so much that it triggers their gag reflex, making them throw up. Also, a child who has a cough with a cold or an asthma flare-up might vomit if lots of mucus drains into the …

Mar 4, 2025 · It's part of the phlegm your child coughs up. Bacteria do not cause bronchitis in healthy children. Antibiotics are not helpful for the yellow or green phlegm seen with colds. The …

Mar 11, 2025 · Duke Health pediatrician explains when you should take your child to the doctor for a cough.

In young children with sudden cough and no fever or URI symptoms, the examiner should have a high index of suspicion for foreign body aspiration. Children with red flag findings should have …