Coughs Are Annoying, Not Dangerous w/ Dr. Chavarria

This weeks Ask Dr Jessica episode is all about coughs! Coughs are often so difficult for families; they can be so uncomfortable and persistent, and many families don't know how to best help their children. In this episode, with pediatric pulmonologist, Dr Cesar Chavarria, we discuss what is a normal length of time for coughs to last, what medications can be offered, and also when to see a doctor.

Dr. Chavarria is a pediatric pulmonologist with more than 30 years of experience in treating pediatric respiratory conditions. He attended undergraduate school at Madrid College and medical school at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, both in Mexico City. He completed his pediatric internship at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver, and his residency in pediatrics and fellowship in pediatric pulmonology and critical care at the Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Chavarria is board certified in Pediatrics and in Pediatric Critical Care.

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