Causes and symptoms of cough in children Pediatric cough refers to a pulmonary reactive disease that occurs in children aged 0-14 years old and is caused by inflammatory stimulation of the trachea, bronchi or lungs. The main symptoms are cough, sore throat, fever, nasal congestion, sputum production and other symptoms. These symptoms may be caused by a variety of causes, such as viral infection, bacterial infection, bronchial asthma, tuberculosis, etc. Children are susceptible to infection because their immune systems are not yet fully developed. Treatment methods for children’s cough For children’s cough, doctors usually prescribe relevant prescriptions based on the symptoms and cause of the cough.