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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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Dr. David Krulak answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

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.

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Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

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.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Krulak answered

Dr Brand and another doctor agreed

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