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Coughing in Infants and Children

A cough can be a sign of a reaction to a medication. If your child's cough is accompanied by any swelling of the lips or face, or difficulty breathing, you should call for emergency medical attention. If not, call your doctor to discuss whether the medication your child is taking might be causing his cough.

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Online Medical Reviewer: McCarthy, Claire MD
Date Last Reviewed: 4/24/2006
Date Last Modified: 3/14/2006

Source: from Harvard Health Decision Guides, Harvard Health Publications, Copyright © 2007 by President and Fellows of Harvard College. All rights reserved. Used with permission of StayWell.
 
 
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