When should I go to the emergency room for a cough?

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  1. Intermountain Healthcare
     
    Intermountain Healthcare answered:
    Call 911 or go to the hospital emergency room for:
    • A baby who can't eat, drink, or cry because of coughing
    • Trouble speaking more than 4 or 5 words at a time because of coughing
    • Chest pain that goes up to the neck, arm, or jaw
    • Passing out
    • A lot of trouble breathing
    • Coughing up blood or pink, foamy mucus
    These may be signs of a serious problem. Get medical help right away!
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