DD1 has a bad cough and keeps being sick at night

[sparklymieow]

Is there a virus going round? She seems ok in herself, a bit off colour and a slight temp. Don't want to take her to the GP if it only needs calpol.

[bobbybob]

My ds had croup 7 weeks ago, then got a cold, then got flu. The cough is now constant and I am amazed he doesn't make himself sick with it more. You have my sympathy - but I would get her throat, ears etc. checked just to be reassured.

[tatt]

been vaccinated recently? Could be whooping cough but if it is I doubt your gp will diagnose it. You'll probably be told its a virus and the sickness is due to post nasal drip. They suggest raising the head of the bed to reduce the risk of that. If its gone on more than a few days doesn't hurt to get her checked out.

[sparklymieow]

she is 5, and has had all her jabs, she is ok in herself, and she was only sick once last night, I think she cough so hard it caused her to be sick, she isn't coughing as much now so she must be getting over it.