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What Causes Recurrent Cough In A 3year Old?

Hi, my 3 yrs old daughter having cough on and off since 4 months ago. It was stop after taking cefurozime, but only for 2-3 weeks. Start again, then stop for 1 week after taking augmentin. Then start again, now doc is giving her augmentin for longer period. Previously only 5 days, now is 7 days. Pls help what is actually happened to her. Is it her cough actually had never recover since the 1st day??
Mon, 27 Apr 2015
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Hello and thank you for your question.
It is possible that she is developing asthma. She needs to be checked for this. It can cause a recurrent cough. She may just be getting recurrent infections but asthma definitely needs to be ruled out
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
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What Causes Recurrent Cough In A 3year Old?

Hello and thank you for your question. It is possible that she is developing asthma. She needs to be checked for this. It can cause a recurrent cough. She may just be getting recurrent infections but asthma definitely needs to be ruled out Regards, Dr. Robinson