dry cough at night

[crompo123]

Hello,

my 10 month old has had a dry cough for 3 weeks now...it started off as a heavy cold/cough, but the last two weeks, she only seems to get it at night (and nap times, occasionally).

I just wondered if anyone had any experience of coughs lasting this long...maybe its quite normal, but stupidly i googled it, and predictably enough it could indicate almost anything. I have been to the doctor, but for know she says to 'see how it goes'...

[KattyKit]

Up to date with immunisations and otherwise well - it is not unusual for a cough to linger for some weeks after a cold or to be worse at night. You could try moistening the air using a humidifier (using a damp towel in front of the radiator also works but is a bit impractical in summer!) - this may offer some relief.

I do sympathise - after my baby had a cold the night-time coughing would drive me to the point of insanity!

x