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Katherine Rivera-Spoljaric

Dr. Rivera-Spoljaric is a member of the Division of Allergy, Immunology and Pulmonary Medicine. She is the Medical Director of the Multidisciplinary Technology Dependent Child Clinic and also provides consultative services at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Specialty Hospital. Her research interests include... View More

General Health & Wellness • Apr 08, 2022

Children’s Coughing – When it’s Time to Call Your Doctor

Everyone gets a cough from time to time, especially children. Many parents ask when a cough becomes something to worry about. Dr. Katherine Rivera-Spoljaric, Pulmonologist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, walks through the steps of determining when a cough could be a sign of something more serious and when it’s time to consult a doctor.

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