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My kid has had a loud cough for about a week. no fever. when should i go see my doctor? could it be bronchitis? how would i know?

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Dr. Frank Butera answered

Viral or allergic: Bronchitis in children is common and almost always caused by a virus, an extension of the virus that caused a cold. Asthmatic bronchitis is also a possibility. Medications are not particularly helpful for viral bronchitis but can help asthma, so if the cough is not improving, he/she should see a pediatrician.

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Answered 10/8/2017

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A member asked:

My kid has had a loud cough for about a week. no fever. when should i go see my doctor? could it be bronchitis? how would i know?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Frank Butera answered

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

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