Children's Coughing - When it's Time to Call Your Doctor

Everyone gets a cough from time to time, especially children. Many parents ask when a cough becomes something to worry about. Dr. Katherine Rivera-Spoljaric, Pulmonologist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, walks through the steps of determining when a cough could be a sign of something more serious and when it’s time to consult a doctor.

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