Cough in children

What is cough?

Children cough more often. Cough is a protective reflex of the body in order to get rid of inhaled particles (e.g. smoke, gas, food residues) as well as the mucus and the secretion that accumulates in the airways. Cough becomes a symptom of a disease, especially if it is caused by pathogens such as viruses, bacteria or fungi. In most cases, such a cough is caused by an acute upper respiratory infection. In some cases, external pressure on the trachea can cause a cough.

What cough does my child have??

First, pay attention to what your child’s cough sounds like. One differentiates: