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My 2 year old coughs only when she is asleep. she does that at night and when she naps. when she is awake, she is healthy and normal.
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Doctor visit: This symptom can be due to a number of things, but nighttime cough in children can be a symptom of asthma. Your child should be evaluated by a doctor for this condition.
Answered 10/4/2016
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