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My 15 months nephew often attack his cough dry and non productive and we can hear something on his chest and the cough attacks around 11:00pm to2:00am?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

?Asthma?: This type of nocturnal cough can signal the onset of asthma in children. Have him seen by a pediatrician and if necessary a pediatric lung specialist and have this appropriately diagnosed and treated. Do not ignore this as it may become worse and result in severe illness. Good luck.

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Answered 9/1/2013

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A member asked:

My 15 months nephew often attack his cough dry and non productive and we can hear something on his chest and the cough attacks around 11:00pm to2:00am?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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