Child’s Cough: Pediatrician’s Tips for Parents | AAP #AskThePediatrician

How do you know when a baby’s cough is serious or something you can treat with home remedies? How old do children need to be before you can give them over-the-counter cough medicines? Does honey work to treat a cough? When a child has a cough, parents have a lot of questions. Dr. Nathan Chomilo, a general pediatrician, offers tips for how to recognize a normal cough, versus one that’s a sign you need to call your doctor, or even call 911.

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00:00 Minor coughs vs. serious ones
00:30 Types of coughs to worry about
01:18 Cough medicine do’s & don’ts