When to take your child to a doctor

Make an appointment to check out your child’s cough, especially if your little one has risk factors like asthma or other underlying health conditions.

Also visit your pediatrician if:

• Your child’s cough lasts more than 3 weeks.
• They have a fever of 100.4°F (38°C)Trusted Source or higher.
• They have blood in the mucus.
• They have trouble breathing.
• They have frequent bouts of bronchitis.