Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
How Long Does Cough And Cold Persist In Toddlers?
hello , i was wondering if i should take my 2 year old to the hospital, because he has a cough for about 10 days now and its not going away, i been give him cough mediine but nothing seeing to work, how long can they have a cold and not be dangerous to getting pneumonia? Read more: http://www.justanswer.com/medical/#ixzz3ZgkohmlJ
Mon, 31 Jan 2022
Hello,
Your 2 year old child have cough since ten days. So physical examination needed especially chest evaluation should be done for further management. I need to know history about presence or absence of fever, vomiting etc., to guide you further. It could be upper respiratory tract infection. If fever present than pneumonia could be possible. I suggest you consult your child to pediatric doctor for chest evaluation.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician
Your 2 year old child have cough since ten days. So physical examination needed especially chest evaluation should be done for further management. I need to know history about presence or absence of fever, vomiting etc., to guide you further. It could be upper respiratory tract infection. If fever present than pneumonia could be possible. I suggest you consult your child to pediatric doctor for chest evaluation.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....