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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
A cough is usually a sign your child's body is trying to rid itself of an irritant, from mucus to a foreign object. Common causes of cough include: Infection. Colds, flu, and croup can all lead to a lingering cough for kids. | A [https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/coughs cough] is usually a sign your child's body is trying to rid itself of an irritant, from mucus to a foreign object. Common causes of cough include: Infection. Colds, flu, and croup can all lead to a lingering cough for kids. | ||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
Revision as of 03:41, 9 August 2020
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
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Overview
A cough is usually a sign your child's body is trying to rid itself of an irritant, from mucus to a foreign object. Common causes of cough include: Infection. Colds, flu, and croup can all lead to a lingering cough for kids.
Causes
Life Threatening Causes
Life-threatening causes include conditions that may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated.
Common Causes
FIRE: Focused Initial Rapid Evaluation
Complete Diagnostic Approach
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Treatment
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Do's
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Don'ts
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