“Persistent cough from COVID?”
My 12 year old has a persistent cough from COVID. She coughs all night and during the day sometimes. What do I do?
4 Answers
Bring her to see a pulmonologist.
Larry S. Wasser, M.D., FCCP
Larry S. Wasser, M.D., FCCP
You should take her to your primary care doctor for an evaluation. Maybe she now has reactive airways disease induced by the infection (similar to asthma). Maybe she could benefit from a bronchodilator or an inhaled steroid. I am assuming that the cough has persisted for weeks with this answer. If it has been less than three weeks, I would wait to see what will happen. If it has been a month or longer, take her to be seen.
Randall Fisher, M.D.
Randall Fisher, M.D.
Thanks for the question. Unfortunately, the cough can last weeks or more. Use conventional cough medication, or, if severe, ask your doctor for prescription medication.
Cough may last up to 3weeks. Avoid irritants. Use over the counter suppressants (halls). Hydration. Elevate head when sleeping.
