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My 4 year old has been coughing a dry cough but not sick at all no wheezing either. no asthma or anything should i be worried?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Not right now: A dry cough without other symptoms, is safe to observe. It should resolve in several weeks. If there are new symptoms consider having him/her checked. All the best.

Answered 11/12/2019

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A member asked:

My 4 year old has been coughing a dry cough but not sick at all no wheezing either. no asthma or anything should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

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