Coughs

It is common to hear mucous or rattling in chests of babies with colds.  Sometimes, you can even feel the rattle, like the purr of a cat. This is not a sign of pneumonia or severe illness. It is a normal part of a cold.

  • Cough and Fever

            See pneumonia

  • Barky or Raspy Cough

            See croup

  • Cough with shortness of breath or wheezing

            See asthma

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  • phone: (616) 243-9515

  • FAX: (616) 243-1815

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  • or contact us via the Patient Portal

  • Alger Pediatrics
    733 Alger St. SE
    Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Alger Pediatrics

Our physicians at Alger Pediatrics are honored to work with your family to keep your child healthy. Thank you for entrusting your children's health care to us.

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  • Grand Rapids, MI 49507
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