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Psychogenic cough--a case report
1Department of Psychiatry, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India.
Indian Journal of Medical Sciences
|May 8, 2000
Insights
A case study highlights psychogenic cough in a 12-year-old, emphasizing behavioral and family influences. An integrated psycho-behavioral approach led to complete cough elimination and good adjustment within a year.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Psychology
- Behavioral Medicine
Background:
- Psychogenic cough, often termed habit cough, presents a diagnostic challenge in pediatric cases.
- Understanding the interplay of psychological and environmental factors is crucial for effective management.
Observation:
- A 12-year-old child presented with a persistent, intractable cough without an organic basis.
- Behavioral patterns and family dynamics were identified as significant contributing factors to the cough's maintenance.
Findings:
- An integrated psycho-behavioral intervention, addressing both the child's and family's roles, was implemented.
- The treatment resulted in rapid and complete resolution of the psychogenic cough.
Implications:
- This case underscores the efficacy of psycho-behavioral strategies in managing psychogenic cough in children.
- Early identification and intervention can prevent chronicity and improve pediatric patient adjustment.
Abstract:
A case study of a 12 year old child evidencing psychogenic cough is presented. The importance of behavioral and family factors in maintaining such cough and an integrated psycho-behavioral approach at management are described. A 1 year follow-up revealed a rapid and complete elimination of psychogenic cough and good adjustment.