What causes shivering and cough in children?
Patient: Hi there my 3 1/2 yr old son woke up with the horrible cough almost sound like a bark. He spit out some phlegm a couple of time all in the midst of cryin and shaking.. However once i calmed him down he began shivering like crazy. His hands,feet and body were ice cold.. But his forehead was norma. Right inbetween. I cant figure out if he has no fever why the intense shivering and what about the barking couch Doctor: the shivering and cold feet and hands are all indicates fever even if his forehead seems normal , try to take a rectal or ear temperature if possible and it will be high .fever and barking cough are signs of upper respiratory tract infection , caused by viral infection , which is self limited disease and will ends by it own .control the fever , keep him hydrated is all you need to do , usually cough syrups won't take out the cough but it can ease it .If you notice any strider: high pitched sound when your son inspire , or you feel he is having difficulty breathing you need to take him to his doctor to assess him and measure his oxygen level , because some of these viruses can obstruct the airways and cause them to spasm .I hope this helps