(HealthDay News) -- Parents may become fearful at the first signs of a child's cough. But experts say a cough is the body's way of protecting itself against respiratory damage.
The American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology offers this advice about coughs that develop in children:
Ragweed, Mold & More: Get Ready for Fall Allergies
Is It Allergies or Sinusitis? Many Folks Are Misdiagnosed
Kids With Eczema May Need Further Allergy Tests
Dangerous Allergies? An Expert Gives Tips to Protect Yourself
Allergy Alert: What Could New Guidelines on Anaphylaxis Mean for You?
Smoke From Wildfires Is Especially Tough If You Have Asthma. Here’s How to Protect Yourself
FDA Expands Use of Asthma Med Xolair to Treat Food Allergies
Canadian Wildfire Smoke's Health Impact on NYC Residents May Have Been Less Than Feared
Nova Scotia Wildfires Sending Unhealthy 'Smoke Plume' to U.S. Northeast