Duration of coughing
Depending on the cause, a cough in children can last different lengths of time. From a single case of acute irritation, to a few days in the case of a simple infection, to weeks in the case of a complicated infection or chronic illness, anything is possible. In general, a chronic cough is said to last from six to eight weeks.
From a duration of six weeks on, intensive diagnostics should be initiated with a physician, since a cough caused by a simple flu-like infection usually does not last longer than six to eight weeks. Pertussis is the exception among the infectious diseases, which can take a very long course (up to ten weeks). Are you further interested in whooping cough?
In the case of chronic diseases such as asthma or cystic fibrosis, if you have an increased cough, you should consult your doctor to check the medication. In order to fight the cough effectively, the medication must be taken reliably as prescribed. In the case of chronic illnesses such as asthma or cystic fibrosis, the doctor treating the patient should be consulted if coughing is increased to check the medication. In order to fight the cough effectively, the medication must be taken reliably as prescribed.
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