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Monday, October, 26, 2009

Why Is My 4 Year Ols Son Constantly Coughing But No Other Systoms

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Understanding Cough Variant Asthma

By Kathi MacNaughton Health Expert

Cough variant asthma, or CVA for short, is a less common form of asthma that is characterized by the fact that its only symptom is a chronic cough. People who have CVA do not generally have the other common symptoms of asthma, such as wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness. CVA is an especially common diagnosis in young children, and it often progresses into full-blown asthma down the line.

 

The cough in cough variant asthma is a dry cough that lasts for more than 6 to 8 weeks. It c...

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...spelled out L-O-S-E. Night after night I slept sitting up in a chair to avoid uncontrolled bouts of coughing. It was a time when moving to Arizona meant possible relief, so my Dad sold the family... Read more »
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