Hi, I am Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat MS ENT
A persistent dry cough in children can have multiple underlying causes such as allergic airway disease, post-viral airway hyperreactivity, environmental irritants, or less commonly gastroesophageal reflux.
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steam inhalation, Lifestyle modifications
Health Tips
persistent cough beyond 2–3 weeks warrants a thorough clinical evaluation by a pediatrician or pediatric pulmonologist
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