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How Can Chronic Cough And Appetite Loss In A Toddler Be Treated?
My 2 year old son has had a cough for the past week now and refuses to eat food only drink his bottle. He s got a really bad cold and wee years chest and when he s sleepy he s blowing bubbles from his mouth and his chest is. Sucking right in what could it be
It is important to have a check of the child to rule out pneumonia as the cause of cough. Cough for a week is not chronic, it should last for more then 3 weeks to be considered prolonged.It is common with children having a viral infection to continue with the cough and loss of appetite for a while after the infection has resolved and this might be the case with your son but first he needs a visit with the doctor to rule out more important infections.
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Regards, Dr. Antoneta Zotaj General & Family Physician
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How Can Chronic Cough And Appetite Loss In A Toddler Be Treated?
Hello, It is important to have a check of the child to rule out pneumonia as the cause of cough. Cough for a week is not chronic, it should last for more then 3 weeks to be considered prolonged.It is common with children having a viral infection to continue with the cough and loss of appetite for a while after the infection has resolved and this might be the case with your son but first he needs a visit with the doctor to rule out more important infections. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Antoneta Zotaj General & Family Physician