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Symptoms of Measles that You Should Watch Out

Dry Cough

Another common symptom experienced by measles patients is a dry cough. You will find that the patient experiences sudden and repetitive reflex coughing but it’s also necessary as it helps in clearing the throat from irritants, fluids, mucus, microbes, and foreign particles. You find that the individual experiences a sharp inhalation, followed by forced exhalation and also the violent release of air from the lungs when the glottis opens, which comes accompanied by a distinctive sound. If you find that your child coughs regularly, then you must understand that’s a clear indication of an illness. It requires you to take the baby for a medical checkup, which helps in determining if they are affected by the measles causing a virus. [2]