Common symptoms and harms of cough in children Cough in children is a common disease and can be divided into acute and chronic cough. Acute coughs are usually caused by respiratory infections, while chronic coughs may be symptoms of other illnesses, such as bronchitis or asthma. Symptoms of cough in children include dry cough, sputum production, shortness of breath, etc., sometimes accompanied by symptoms such as fever and nasal congestion. If not treated in time, cough in children can cause harm to the child\’s body, such as hindering sleep, causing malnutrition, reducing body immunity, etc. Therefore, it is very important to treat cough in children.