A child suffering from a cough, cold or asthma may vomit if a lot of mucus flows into the stomach and causes nausea. Usually, this is not a cause for concern unless the vomiting does not stop.

Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that affects the airways. It spreads ...

A day care in LaGrange is closed through next Wednesday due to an outbreak of whooping cough, according to Lorain Public ...

Your child’s cough and fatigue persist beyond a week: Coughs can linger for days to weeks when children are recovering from the common cold, but they should slowly show signs of getting better ...

Main image, a stock photo of a child sneezing. Inset, the Mycoplasma pneumoniae bacterium. While cases of walking pneumonia are usually mild, more severe symptoms can occur. Cunaplus_M.Faba/Getty ...

I was recently asked by a concerned parent, “When is a kid’s cough something you should worry about?” In most instances, this should be discussed directly with one’s own pediatrician.

Thanks for your question. Sorry about your frustration regarding your child’s persistent cough. Your child most likely has a form of cold allergy, which many other kids get; coughing when it is ...