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Can a child cough for few weeks and the doctor can't find the cause? is it make sense?
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Yes: You can cough for 3-6 weeks with a viral upper respiratory illness.
Answered 4/16/2015
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Yes: Coughing is a natural protective event that helps clear the lower airways of small amounts of mucous. The point of onset is often a minor upper/lower airway virus of little importance (self healing). Recovery/clearing is often delayed by exposure to environmental irritants like house dust, fragrances,smoke,etc.
Answered 6/30/2016
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