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My 11month olds temp went away. he still has a cough. doctor said he can only use salin drops and humidifier. when should i worry about cough?

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Dr. Bert Bergland answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Cough: You should always worry about a cough. The questions is how worried. If this is the aftermath of a mild viral infection (tracheitis or bronchitis) and the fever has resolved, a residual cough can linger for w couple of weeks in a child. However, if fever recurs, or any signs of respiratory distress develop, see a doctor immediately. In the meantime, do as your doctor advises.

Answered 9/28/2016

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See below: My c olleagues answer is correct. If the cough lasts more tha 10-14 days, if it awakwns, if so hard your baby vomits or loses their breath, coughs so hard turns red in the face, is panting, isvery uncomfortable, is coughing every few minutes nonstop, or is worsening are all bad signs and the baby needs reevaluated.

Answered 1/31/2013

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