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If my baby is 4 months old he has been having this weird cough.. it's real dry and short.. he only does it every once in a while... could it be rsv?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Chronic cough in bab: Not usually children with rsvp usually wheeze and have chest retraction. He may have a drippy nose that is causing the cough or an anomaly of the upper airway talk to your pediatrician.

Answered 1/16/2013

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

M.D. visit: RSV can cause a variety of illnesses including cold symptoms, wheezing, pneumonia. Nasal congestion is one of the common features of RSV. A short dry cough may be due to reactivity of the airway. Albuterol is a typical treatment. A follow up visit with your pediatrician is advised. A virtual appt can be made online.

Answered 3/8/2015

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