“Is a dry cough dangerous?”
My son is 8 years old and he has a dry cough. Should I take him to a doctor?
1 Answer
PediatricianPediatrician
Coughs may be serious or not-so much, so it's prudent to see your pediatrician if your child has a persistent cough or one that "bothers" him/her. This is true regardless of whether the cough is "wet" or "dry." A dry cough may be from allergy, asthma, environmental particulates or pollutants, or more serious conditions related to his/her eating or swallowing. Your pediatrician can help.
Shelley C. Springer, MD, MBA, MSc, JD, FAAP
Shelley C. Springer, MD, MBA, MSc, JD, FAAP
