Q: My 8-week-old has a choking cough, but the doctor said not to worry. Should I get a second opinion?

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Q: Help! My 8-week-old baby has had a terrible cough for 3 days. His dad was just diagnosed with bronchitis, so I'm really worried. I called the pediatrician, and they told me it's probably fine and to just watch him unless more severe problems start. But his cough is so bad that he's literally choking on it sometimes! He's already been in and out of the hospital a few times for other things, so I'm extra scared. What should I do? Could this be bronchitis too?

A: I understand that you're worried about your 8-week-old baby's cough that's causing him to choke. If he's literally choking during coughing episodes, this could mean the situation has become more serious than before, even though the pediatrician said to wait. If your baby is eating less, seems more sleepy or less active than usual, it's important to have him seen by a doctor right away, regardless of how severe the cough seems. Especially if he's not feeding well and has fewer wet diapers, he could be getting dehydrated, which needs prompt attention. I recommend contacting your pediatrician again or taking your baby to the doctor to make sure he's okay.

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