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How long does a cold last? my child has been coughing for a week and half sometimes not always i can listen to her chest and you hear a wraspy sound

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The average cold: lasts about 1-2 weeks. In some cases, the cough can linger for up to 3-4 weeks. Hope this helps!

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

URI: The initial phase of a cold lasts 5-7 days. After that can be some lingering cough for a few more weeks. Unless her cough is accompanied by difficulty breathing, wheezing or high fever, it should be okay to treat her sympromatically.

Answered 10/4/2016

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