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My 3 year old has been coughing non stop for the last 2 days. he has no fever, just a cough. should i take him to dr?

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Dr. Paul Carter answered

Yes.: Cough may be caused by problems with asthma, allergies, acid reflux, pertussis, amongst many other causes.

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Answered 12/12/2013

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