My four year old's been coughing a lot lately. it comes and goes every two weeks or so and doesn't seem to get any better with acetaminophen or ibuprofen. i even have her shower longer, sometimes twice a day if possible. i've tried allergy medicines but n

See below: Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen will not help cold or cough symptoms. If she has not been seen, she should see her doctor.

Have it evaluated: At four a recurrent pattern of cough may be an early indicator of mild asthma. Write down all you recall about this pattern & take it in & review this history with the doc during a visit. A referral for some pulmonary function studies may be needed to sort this out.