What does it mean if children cough but have no fever?

Answer by  cattybratty (181)

If they have no fever, then it could be allergies, a change in the weather, the begining of them getting sick or them getting over being sick. A cough is generally not enough of a reason to keep them home unless they are having trouble breathing.

Answer by  Sabharish (1610)

If children suffer from cough without fever, it may be a throat infection with cough or Chest cold with cough. It can be treated with antibiotics and expectorants to get well. If cough is very high, it is better to stay at home, because it may infect other children.

Answer by  sonyacarlson (695)

If the children are not coughing up a lot of phlegm and they have not had a fever for 24 hours, it is okay for them to go to school.

Answer by  ToralDwivedi (606)

Cough with expectoration is a sign of infection anywhere in the bronchial tree starting from pharynx and ending in alveoli which the lung may be trying to expel by coughing. Dry cough in children can be due to allergic inhalations, eosinophilia or beginning stage of tuberculosis. If blood comes out with every cough, it can be tuberculosis or malignancy.

Answer by  tschu (417)

The two most common reasons are asthma and allergies. Unless the cough is severe I would send your child to school and see a doctor.

Answer by  shijo (861)

The cause of cough is due to infection in the lungs. If the cough gets severe then consult a Doctor and they will start with antibiotics.