“When should you take your child to the hospital for a cough?”
My 8 year old son coughs a lot lately. When should you take your child to the hospital for a cough?
2 Answers
The child should not be seen at a hospital. Your pediatrician will decide on whether they should see first and ENT or a pulmonary doctor.
Ari Goldsmith
Ari Goldsmith
It will be important to know what's causing his cough. Does he have a fever? Does he have shortness of breath? Does he do mouth breathing? The cough can be caused by conditions ranging from allergy to infection. Nasal cultures throw cultures and allergy testing along with further evaluation by physical exam would be important.
