When should I call the doctor about a cough?

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  1. Intermountain Healthcare
     
    Intermountain Healthcare answered:
    Call or go to the doctor or clinic for:
    • Any coughing in a baby less than 3 months old that affects sleeping or feeding
    • In a child under 3 years old, a cough that sounds like a seal barking
    • A cough that happens suddenly and doesn't stop for an hour or more
    • Wheezing (whistling sound when you breathe in or out)
    • Breathing quickly or trouble taking a deep breath
    • Losing weight for no reason
    • Extreme tiredness
    • Sweating at night
    • Chest pain when coughing
    • Coughing with a high fever or long-lasting fever
    • A cough that lasts for 2 weeks and isn't getting better
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