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Frequent Cough in Kids: Viral or Wheezing? | Dr. Neha Mohan Rao | Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road

If your child’s cough keeps coming back every few weeks, it might not be just another viral infection. In this video, Dr. Neha Mohan Rao, Associate Consultant - Paediatric Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, explains how to tell the difference between common viral infections and preschool wheezing in young children. She shares that it is normal for toddlers to have frequent episodes of fever, runny nose, and cough every 10 to 15 days due to viral exposure at preschool. However, if a cough lasts more than 10 days, worsens at night, leads to vomiting, or is triggered by exertion, laughter, or crying, it could be a sign of preschool wheezing and may need medical attention. Watch the video to learn when to seek expert care from a pediatric pulmonologist.