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What Causes Cough In A Child?

Hello, my 5 month old daughter has had a random barking cough from about her first month. She was born at 38 weeks C section. There is no wheezing or pain associated with the random cough, no noticeable pattern, ie; after feeds etc. She is formula fed, is so happy and content, yet I am concerned about this cough. Today it happened on about 3 different occassions. Once in the morning with 4 coughs in a row and a couple of times in the afternoon, one time, coughing 8 times. I have a doctors appointment tommorrow, and have raised this with the paediatrician and a GP.. They all seem to think it is fine, and her lungs sound good. I just want this horrible cough to stop, it really worries me. Could it be GERD? Bronchitis? Lung problems?? Should she get a chest Xray to see what is happening.. She does arch her back whilst feeding in the afternoons and sometimes looks like she is uncomfortable, maybe it is reflux and this is all connected?? Confused, praying it is nothing serious.. Any ideas on what it may be and what to ask the doctor tommorrow, as I would like them to investigate more..
Tue, 2 Feb 2016
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causes of could be multiple and it all depends on many factors a like surrounding ,any cold ,feeding pattern ,allergies etc.,if cough is prolonged it needs to be evaluated by doing tests like X-ray and allergen tests,but if cough subsides with basic medications no need to do extensive investigation.
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What Causes Cough In A Child?

causes of could be multiple and it all depends on many factors a like surrounding ,any cold ,feeding pattern ,allergies etc.,if cough is prolonged it needs to be evaluated by doing tests like X-ray and allergen tests,but if cough subsides with basic medications no need to do extensive investigation.