A member asked:

My 7 year old has had a cough now for a little over a month. i have tried otc cough medicine but they do not work. should i call her pediatrician?

9 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Absolutely!: If the cough has been there nonstop for that long, it's time for her to see her doctor. There are a variety of causes of persistent cough, and each is treated differently from the others; the only way to know which it is would be to have her examined. I hope you find the cause easily and that she feels better soon !

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Yes: List of causes for the prolonged coughing is lengthy. Detail history and thorough physical exam are essential to sort these out.

Answered 7/20/2012

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Yes: Has she had an chest xray? Some times children are prone to swallowing or aspirating objects. They might not even recall the incident.

Answered 3/13/2014

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