{"id":2529,"date":"2026-04-13T13:46:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T13:46:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dr-yaser.com\/?p=2529"},"modified":"2026-04-13T15:14:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T15:14:27","slug":"%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b7%d9%81%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%85%d8%b5%d8%a7%d8%a8-%d8%a8%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b3%d8%b9%d8%a7%d9%84","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dr-yaser.com\/?p=2529&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"The Child with a Cough"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Why does my child have a cough?<\/span><\/h3>\n

A cough is an involuntary action to clear your airways of mucus and irritants such as dust or smoke. A cough may be “dry” or “chesty.” It is also classified according to the duration of the cough:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Acute Cough: Lasts for less than four weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Sub-Acute Cough: Worsens for a period exceeding four weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Chronic Cough: Lasts for more than eight weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    What are the potential causes of a chronic cough?<\/span><\/h3>\n

    A cough that persists for a long period of time may indicate a major problem that is a cause for concern. The following lists some of the causes that can lead to a persistent cough:<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Acute Sinusitis<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Hay Fever<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Bronchiolitis<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Childhood Asthma<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Common Cold<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Croup<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Cystic Fibrosis<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Gastric reflux<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Influenza infection<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Chronic Sinusitis<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Laryngitis<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Pneumonia<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Postnasal Drip<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      What is Whooping Cough (Pertussis)?<\/span><\/h3>\n

      Whooping cough is another name for pertussis, which causes an infection in the airways, resulting from the bacterium Bordetella Pertussis. Children suffering from this disease will have consecutive fits of coughing without being able to breathe. At the end of the cough, children will take a deep breath that produces a “whooping” sound. Other symptoms of whooping cough include a runny nose, sneezing, a mild cough, and a low-grade fever. Children can have a barking or hoarse cough in those who have tracheomalacia or bronchomalacia, which are considered deformities affecting the main airways.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Will coughing cause significant damage to my child’s lungs and chest?<\/span><\/h3>\n

      No. For healthy children, coughing itself does not damage your child’s lungs and chest.<\/span><\/p>\n

      When should I see a doctor if my child has a cough?<\/span><\/h3>\n

      You should take your child to the doctor if your child is suffering from a cough along with difficulty breathing, vomiting, or a high temperature.<\/span><\/p>\n

      If you believe that your child might be choking due to swallowing something like a toy or a piece of food, then you must get medical help immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n

      It may not be necessary to take your child to see a doctor if the duration of the cough is less than 4 weeks. If the cough persists for more than 4 weeks, then you should take the child to see a doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n

      What can I do to help my child with a cough?<\/span><\/h3>\n
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        Use a saline nasal spray or nasal drops as often as needed to keep your child’s nasal passages moist and reduce swelling.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Placing an antibacterial humidifier in your child’s room can also keep the nasal passages moist.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Honey may help relieve coughing in children, but it should not be given to children under one year of age. It is recommended to give 1\/2 teaspoon of honey for children aged 2 to 5; 1 teaspoon for ages 6 to 11, and 2 teaspoons for ages 12 and above, once or twice a day.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Cough drops can help soothe the throat in children aged 4 and older.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Raising the head of the bed and placing your child in a sloping position when sleeping can help alleviate coughing.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Ensure your child drinks plenty of fluids. Drinking more fluids can prevent dehydration, help lower fever, and ease congestion.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        My child is coughing and at the same time there is wheezing in their chest. What should I do?<\/span><\/h3>\n

        If your child makes a wheezing sound when breathing, this could mean that there is inflammation and swelling of the lower bronchial tubes. This can happen with asthma or with a viral infection, for example, Bronchiolitis. In addition, wheezing and whistling during breathing can sometimes occur in the event of an obstruction of the lower airway due to a foreign body.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Why does my child cough mainly at night?<\/span><\/h3>\n

        Many types of cough worsen at night. When your child has a cold, mucus from the nose and sinuses can travel downward to the throat, stimulating coughing during sleep. This poses a problem if the cough does not allow your child to sleep. Asthma can also lead to a nocturnal cough because the airways tend to be more sensitive and irritable at night.<\/span><\/p>\n

        My child has a cough accompanied by a fever, what should be done?<\/span><\/h3>\n

        A child suffering from a cough, a mild fever, and a runny nose may be suffering from a common cold. But a cough with a fever reaching a temperature of 39 degrees Celsius or higher can sometimes mean the presence of pneumonia, especially if the child is weak and breathing rapidly.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Why does my child suffer from coughing and vomiting at the same time?<\/span><\/h3>\n

        Children often cough to the point of causing a gag reflex, which prompts them to vomit. Also, a child suffering from a cough with a cold or asthma may vomit if a lot of mucus secretions leak into the stomach, leading to nausea. Usually, this is not a cause for concern unless the vomiting does not stop.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        Why does my child have a cough?<\/p>\n

        A cough is an involuntary action to clear your airways of mucus and irritants such as dust or smoke. A cough may be “dry” or “chesty.” It is also classified according to the duration of the cough:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2528,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[64],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2529","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-allergic-diseases"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/dr-yaser.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cough.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dr-yaser.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2529","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dr-yaser.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dr-yaser.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dr-yaser.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dr-yaser.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2529"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/dr-yaser.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2529\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2531,"href":"https:\/\/dr-yaser.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2529\/revisions\/2531"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dr-yaser.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/2528"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dr-yaser.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2529"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dr-yaser.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2529"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dr-yaser.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2529"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}