My child has to cough often

Occasional coughing is normal. It is a natural way of the body to clean the throat, trachea and lungs. By coughing, your child removes mucus, dust and dirt. Wounds can occur in the mucous membrane due to, for example, a virus or smoke. This makes your child feel a stimulus and starts coughing. The mucous membrane also often starts to make more mucus. As a result, your child coughs more often. Coughing is usually caused by a virus, for example with a cold or flu.

For reliable information about coughing in children, first check thuisarts.nl.

Can’t wait until the next day? Then call the GP Emergency Station.