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Cough - Symptom (Age 0-5)
A cough is the sound made when the cough reflex clears the lungs. It helps protect the lungs from infections. A coughing fit or spell is over 5 minutes of nonstop coughing. Coughs can be dry (no mucus) or wet (with mucus). English
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Cough - Symptom (Age 6-21)
A cough is the sound made when the cough reflex clears the lungs. It helps protect the lungs from infections. A coughing fit or spell is over 5 minutes of nonstop coughing. Coughs can be dry (no mucus) or wet (with mucus) English
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Cough - Viral (Age 0-5)
Viral infection of the lower airway (the bronchi) that go to the lungs. This is the most common cause of a cough in children. Medical names are viral bronchitis, lower respiratory infection, LRI English
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Cough - Viral (Age 6-21)
Viral infection of the lower airway (the bronchi) that go to the lungs. This is the most common cause of a cough in children. Medical names are viral bronchitis, lower respiratory infection, LRI English
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Coughs and Colds: Medicines or Home Remedies?
Every parent wants to help their child get over cough and cold symptoms. You could buy a non-prescription cough and cold medicine. Or you could turn to some home remedies. Which is better? English
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Whooping Cough (Pertussis)—Child Care and Schools
A contagious and fairly common bacterial infection that causes a range of illnesses, from mild cough to severe disease English
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Whooping Cough Exposure - No Symptoms
Information and guidance on exposure (close contact) to a person with confirmed whooping cough (pertussis) when child has no rash or other symptoms of whooping cough. English
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Influenza Exposure
Exposure (Close Contact) to a person with influenza. Your child has NO symptoms of influenza (no fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose). English
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Croup: When Your Child Needs Hospital Care
El crup: En qué casos su hijo necesita cuidado hospitalario (Croup: When Your Child Needs Hospital Care)
Croup is a common illness that affects the airways, making it hard for a child to breathe. It's most common in toddlers but can affect children between 6 months and 12 years of age. Another symptom is a loud barking cough that is worse at night. Trouble breathing and the barking cough can be scary for parent and child. Most children with viral croup also have low fever. English Español
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Babies with GERD can choke; a bulb syringe should be available to help clear the airway if necessary. If the baby is coughing, nothing should be done because the cough is the most effective way to clear the airway. If the baby stops breathing or making any sound, CPR techniques for infants should be used. These maneuvers are covered in pediatric first aid with CPR courses such as the American Academy of Pediatrics course, Pediatric First Aid for Caregivers and Teachers. English
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Croup—Child Care and Schools
A respiratory illness primarily affecting infants and children 6 months to 3 years of age caused by multiple different viruses and characterized by a hoarse voice and barky cough. English
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Use of Medicines in Sports (Care of the Young Athlete)
The primary use of medicines in sports is to treat pain and inflammation. Athletes may also take medicines to treat specific medical conditions, such as asthma or diabetes, or to treat common illnesses, like colds, congestion, cough, allergies, diarrhea, and skin infections. English
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Wildfire Smoke Exposure
Wildfire smoke exposure, mainly from forest fires. The most common symptoms are coughing, a congested nose and watery eyes. English
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Fifth Disease (Human Parvovirus B19)—Child Care and Schools
Common viral infection with rash occurring 1 to 3 weeks after infection English
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Resources are provided with permission by the American Academy of Pediatrics.