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What Causes Severe Dry Cough In A Toddler?

My 22 months son started coughing yesterday evening n it seems like its getting worse. The cough is dry, although after dinner today he throw up. Just checked his temp and is 96.4 and he is sweating. Few weeks ago he had upper respiratory infection he just finished his medication a few days ago. Should i take him to ER? Worried mom.
Thu, 29 Oct 2020
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Hello,

It seems like your baby may have contracted another upper respiratory tract infection. It is very common in children to get multiple during the common cold season especially if he/she is going in a daycare where other children are sick. Cough, dry or with mucus it is one of the symptoms. His general condition is the best indication if to go to the ER/family doctor or not.

Give him plenty of fluids to stay well hydrated. Give Paracetamol or Ibuprofen 4-6 hours aa needed according to his weight. If he has fever that lasts more then 3-5 days, and if he gets worse and not better after 5 days, consider seeing a local doctor.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Klarida Papaqako, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Severe Dry Cough In A Toddler?

Hello, It seems like your baby may have contracted another upper respiratory tract infection. It is very common in children to get multiple during the common cold season especially if he/she is going in a daycare where other children are sick. Cough, dry or with mucus it is one of the symptoms. His general condition is the best indication if to go to the ER/family doctor or not. Give him plenty of fluids to stay well hydrated. Give Paracetamol or Ibuprofen 4-6 hours aa needed according to his weight. If he has fever that lasts more then 3-5 days, and if he gets worse and not better after 5 days, consider seeing a local doctor. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Klarida Papaqako, General & Family Physician