Why Your Child Has a Constant Runny Nose & Cough (And Why It’s Not Always a Virus)

If your child seems to always have a runny nose, cough, or congestion, it’s easy to assume they’re catching one virus after another, especially if they’re in school or daycare.

But when symptoms linger for weeks, keep returning, or never fully clear, a virus may not be the real cause

In many cases, allergies or chronic sinus issues are behind a child’s constant sniffles and cough.