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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nAs we move into fall and winter, we enter the height of \u201ccold season.\u201d The good news is that cold symptoms in children are usually mild. In addition to a wet, productive cough, children with a cold may experience a sore throat, runny nose, sneezing, achy muscles and a mild fever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Allergies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Seasonal allergies are most prevalent in the spring and fall. Typically, children under the age of two or three do not experience these types of allergies. Symptoms can include a dry cough, watery, itchy eyes, nasal congestion, scratchy throat and sneezing. Unlike a cold or other virus, allergies will not cause a fever or body aches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Asthma<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Asthma<\/a> is a common chronic childhood illness. One symptom of asthma is a chronic cough<\/a> that is worsened by certain triggers, such as cold air, having a virus, excitement, exercise, laughing and being exposed to certain pollutants or triggers like cigarette smoke or poor air quality. Other symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n In some cases, asthma requires immediate treatment. Seek emergency medical care if your child has to stop mid-sentence to catch their breath, is using their abdominal muscles to breathe, or is experiencing chest pain, increased heartbeat and\/or sweating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In many cases, you can help relieve symptoms of your child\u2019s cough at home by trying the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\nHome Remedies for Child\u2019s Cough<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What if My Child\u2019s Cough Won\u2019t Go Away<\/h2>\n\n\n\n