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20 mar 2015 · The general basis for the definition of chronic cough is based on the fact that the most common etiology for acute/sub-acute cough in children is viral/post-viral URTI; 10% of children with a viral URTI continue to cough for 25 days [10].
- Approach to chronic cough in children - PMC - National Center for ...
In this article, we suggest an approach to a child with...
- Approach to chronic cough in children - PMC - National Center for ...
In this article, we suggest an approach to a child with chronic cough in the primary care setting, common causes of chronic cough in children, and indications for referral to a paediatric respiratory specialist for further evaluation and investigations.
1 mar 2015 · In this regard, the top 3 causes of chronic cough in adults and older children-upper airway congestion syndrome (UACS, formerly called postnasal drip syndrome), asthma, and GERD-rarely afflict preschool-aged children.
Indications for FB in children with chronic cough include (a) suspicion of airway abnormality or inhaled foreign body, (b) localized changes on radiology of the chest, (c) evaluation of aspiration lung disease, and (d) lavage for microbiological, cellularity and other purposes.
In children, chronic cough presents in a markedly different fashion with different aetiology. They are not miniature adults . This guideline aims to improve diagnostic accuracy and promote evidence-based therapy for both paediatric and adult patients in both primary and secondary care.
Cough is a very common symptom and nearly all children present to a doctor with an acute episode of cough in early childhood. A small, but significant minority of children have persistent, recurrent or troublesome symptoms.
14 cze 2024 · Chronic cough in children is one of the most common complaints for acute pediatric visits. It affects 5–10% of children in the USA alone . Coughing is a sign the body is responding to an irritant in the airway.
