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What could cause a dry cough in my 14 mon old? allergies?

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Dr. Robert Greer answered

Likely: Allergies are a frequent cause of cough. But there are cases where the "cough" is in place of a wheeze and maybe asthma, which is treated entirely differently.

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Answered 10/23/2017

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A member asked:

What could cause a dry cough in my 14 mon old? allergies?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Greer answered

Dr Ali and 6 doctors agreed

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