Question
How should one handle a child’s cough that persists for a period of time?
Answer
Common causes of chronic light cough include allergic cough, also known as cough variant asthma or allergic bronchitis. These conditions have complex causes, primarily involving the patient’s constitution and environmental factors. Constitution factors include genetic predisposition, immune status, psychological conditions, endocrine function, and overall health status, all of which can increase the risk of allergic cough.