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If your child has a bad cough
If your child has a bad cough, it’s important to recognise it early. A persistent wet cough can lead to the development of lung diseases such as bronchiectasis.
Transcript | This video was produced by the Ministry of Health together with Health TV.
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Asthma Foundation
Information and support for asthma and other respiratory illnesses.
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Page last updated: 20 February 2013


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