“How long should I wait for a cough to settle before seeing a doctor?”
When is a cough considered serious in a toddler? I am a first-time mom and I want to know when should I see a doctor for a common cough and cold.
2 Answers
PediatricianCough
Take your toddler to the doctor if:
1. cough is really wet and chesty
2. they're coughing all night
3. they're not eating and not active
1. cough is really wet and chesty
2. they're coughing all night
3. they're not eating and not active
It is less about the length of time but more about the way the toddler looks. If there is high fever or shortness of breath he should be seen immediately. If it is just a clear runny nose and dry cough and no change in sleeping or eating and they do not appear ill, you can wait a week or more.
