Why does my child have a cough that won't go away?

03/14/23 • 14 min

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Answering a question submitted by a listener, Dr. Amy breaks down the common causes for a chronic cough in childhood.

In this episode you will hear:

The most common causes of chronic cough
What happens after RSV?
Signs that a cough might be more than a viral illness
Diagnosis and treatment

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Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent.

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Answering a question submitted by a listener, Dr. Amy breaks down the common causes for a chronic cough in childhood.

In this episode you will hear:

The most common causes of chronic cough
What happens after RSV?
Signs that a cough might be more than a viral illness
Diagnosis and treatment

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Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent.

For health tips, parenting ideas, mama hacks and more, please visit www.askdoctoramy.com and subscribe to Dr. Amy's newsletter. Feel free to submit questions for future episodes!

Follow Dr. Amy on Instagram @askdoctoramy and stay connected to the community of growth-minded parents.

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In this episode you will hear:

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Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent.

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