
It is that lingering cough that just won’t quit. We keep telling ourselves it is just a cold until the third week hits. We have all been there, watching our kids head off to school with less energy than usual. They aren’t quite sick enough to stay in bed, but they aren’t themselves either.
Recently, health officials have noted elevated activity of Mycoplasma pneumoniae—better known as “walking pneumonia”—in classrooms. It is catching many parents off guard. Honestly, it is exhausting to play detective with every sniffle. Today, we are exposing the 8 specific signs that your child’s lingering cough is actually a marathon for their health.