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4yo has a dry cough and slightly stuffy at times, is a dry cough something to worry about?

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Dr. Albert Melaragno answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Allergies?: Sometimes a dry cough can be from a minor irritation such as dry windy weather or allergies, sometimes from a minor cold. It sounds like possible allergies. treating with an antihistamine like claritin (loratadine) is a possibility if the condition is persistent or occurs frequently consult with your doctor

Dr Parrish agreed

Answered 4/19/2016

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