Dry cough in a child without temperature: the most likely causes

Dry cough in a child without a temperature occurs often enough. And in most cases this is quite normal physiological process, which is necessary for a person to release his bronchi from accidentally particles of dust there, etc. This is why, before tackling the treatment of this phenomenon, it is necessary to establish the true cause of its occurrence.

If a dry cough in a child without fever is not accompanied by any other symptoms (runny nose, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, etc.), and the baby feels normal, then no treatment is required. In other cases, this deviation may be pathological in nature. However, such a disease should only be detected by a qualified pediatrician based on the results of a medical examination.

A child with such a deviation should be shown to an experienced doctor if:

• Cough begins suddenly and has a paroxysmal character. At the same time, it often gives the impression that the baby has something in his throat.
• Dry cough in a child without a fever occurs at night and does not allow long sleep.
• He's barking, dry and bothersome.
• Cough is accompanied by severe allergic reactions.
• It provokes nausea and vomiting.
• Cough begins to aggravate.
• The child has fever and also has all the signs of a cold.

Consider a list of the most common diseases in which a dry cough occurs. The temperature at the child at such deviations or errors can be observed, and can and is not present.

1. Pertussis. The wand regularly irritates the cough center, which provokes seizures lasting up to 30 minutes, and subsequently end with vomiting.

2. Measles. For the disease is characterized by a dry and unproductive cough, which occurs only in the early days of the disease.

3. Laryngotracheitis or laryngitis. A dry cough in a child without a temperature requires the immediate dilution of sputum and its subsequent excretion.

4. Allergic aggravation. It can be observed in the form of bronchial asthma, as well as asthmatic or obstructive bronchitis. From dry cough for children with such diseases, it is recommended to dilute overly viscous sputum preparations.

5. Tracheitis or usual bronchitis. These diseases begin with a dry and unproductive cough. He should be treated with medicinal or folk remedies that are able to separate phlegm from bronchial tubes and remove it from the body.

6. Viral pharyngitis. At the very beginning of such a disease, a sick child can be persecuted by a rather strong dry cough, which must be soothed by antitussive drugs and thermal procedures.

7. Pleurisy. This disease is characterized by a dry and rather painful cough, which can intensify with a deep inspiration.

8. Flu or parainfluenza. This disease is accompanied by a painful dry cough, as well as a strong increase in body temperature.

9. PC infection. Typically, this disease affects small children before the 1st year. It is also characterized by a strong cough, which should be treated immediately.