A persistent cough can keep your child up at night and cause concern for parents. While many coughs are linked to colds or allergies, they can also signal infections that need medical attention. Identifying the cause ensures your child gets the right treatment and relief. At Super Kids Urgent Care, we provide gentle pediatric evaluation and treatment for cough so children breathe easier and parents feel reassured.
Chip Overton, MSN, CPNP-AC/PC will see your child. With nearly two decades of experience in pediatric urgent and critical care, Chip is board-certified and highly skilled at evaluating respiratory conditions. Families trust his clinical expertise, advanced training, and compassionate approach for safe and effective care.
Common Causes of Cough in Children
Coughs can stem from a variety of conditions. Some of the most frequent causes include:
Our providers use a thorough assessment to pinpoint the cause and recommend the best treatment.
What to Expect During Your Visit
We keep visits for coughs simple and child-friendly. A typical visit includes:
Parents leave with confidence knowing how to care for their child’s cough at home.
Treatment Options
Treatment depends on the cause of the cough. Options may include:
Our team ensures care is safe, age-appropriate, and effective.
Why Choose Super Kids Urgent Care for Cough Treatment?
Families rely on us for expert pediatric care when cough symptoms arise. Here is why we stand out: Our pediatric-trained providers bring nearly twenty years of experience.
We combine experience, skill, and kindness to help children feel better quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Seek care if your child has shortness of breath, wheezing, a high fever, or if the cough is persistent or worsening.
Over the counter and prescription cough and cold medication have a limited value in pediatrics and in some cases are not safe. Our providers will explain safe treatment options based on age.
Nighttime coughing can result from post-nasal drip, asthma, or other conditions. If it disrupts sleep or worsens, an evaluation is helpful.
Yes. Allergies often lead to a persistent cough through nasal drainage. Our team can suggest treatments to ease allergy symptoms.
Encourage fluid intake, use a cool mist humidifier in room during sleep, and use nasal saline and suction to relieve congestion. Follow provider guidance for medications if prescribed.
Schedule Cough Care For Your Child
If your child has a cough that will not go away, we are here to help. Need care today? Visit Super Kids Urgent Care in Owens Cross Roads, AL, for pediatric cough treatment.
