Symptom Checker

When to seek medical advice

Seek emergency care if you suspect something is lodged in your child's throat or if your child's cough is accompanied by:

• Swallowing difficulty or drooling
• Stiff neck
• Blue or dusky lips
• Breathing trouble
• High fever
• High-pitched noises when inhaling

Seek advice from your doctor if your child's cough is accompanied by a fever that:

• Lasts longer than is typical (approximately three days)
• Is less responsive to medication than is typical