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Hi doctor, my son, 4 years old, have been suffering from a hard cough for several days but not so frequent, at least one time a day, the doctor said ?

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Dr. Malaika Witter Hewitt answered

Needs to be seen: A cough that is less than a week old is nothing to be too worried about, as long as there is no fever or shortness of breath. A persistent cough should be evaluated by the pediatrician.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Hi doctor, my son, 4 years old, have been suffering from a hard cough for several days but not so frequent, at least one time a day, the doctor said ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Malaika Witter Hewitt answered

Dr Ali agreed

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