Level 1: Symptoms and causes of cough in children 1. Symptoms Symptoms of cough in children include dry cough, wet cough, wheezing, etc., sometimes accompanied by cold symptoms such as fever, runny nose, and sneezing. 2. Causes Common causes of cough in children include respiratory infections such as colds, allergies, and bronchitis, as well as serious respiratory problems such as asthma and tuberculosis. Level 2: Medications to treat cough in children