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Children’s Cough Information

Please upload and link the attached University of Bristol leaflet (PDF) (“Looking after a child with a cough”) for parents. The leaflet covers:

  • How long coughs can last (3–4 weeks is common)
  • Tips for disturbed sleep, fever, and reduced appetite
  • When to seek medical advice
  • Practical advice such as honey (age 1+), vapour rubs (age 2+), and hydration

This leaflet is designed to help parents manage coughs at home and recognise when to see a doctor.