What causes cough and cold in Children? - Dr. Shashibushan

Coughs and colds are one of the most common causes for doctor visits and school absenteesim in children. Common cold is a self limiting illness, it is a viral infection of the nose, throat and sinuses but no antibiotics are required to treat it. Cough is caused due to irritation of the airway passages in children. Cough caused due to cold does not need medication but other conditions such as viral induced wheezing and pneumonias require treatment. For more information, visit cloudninecare.com