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Barking Coughs in Children

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Overview

If your child has a barking cough:

If none of these techniques work after you have tried them for about 30 minutes, call your doctor or seek medical attention at an emergency facility.

If your child's symptoms improve with these methods and he or she feels better, put your child back in bed with the humidifier blowing nearby.


Credits for Barking Coughs in Children

Current as of: October 24, 2023

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