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Acute and chronic cough.

Louis I Landau1

  • 1School of Paediatrics and Child Health, The University of Western Australia. llandau@cyllene.uwa.edu.au

Paediatric Respiratory Reviews
|June 27, 2006
PubMed
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Most childhood coughs from viral infections resolve within two weeks. Protracted bronchitis, lasting over four weeks, requires identifying a specific cause, as common adult triggers like GERD, postnasal drip, or asthma are rare in children.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Clinical Science

Background:

  • Cough is a natural protective reflex, frequently occurring daily.
  • Viral-induced coughs in children typically resolve within two weeks for most cases.
  • Coughs persisting beyond four weeks are classified as protracted bronchitis, necessitating etiological investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To differentiate causes and characteristics of chronic cough in pediatric populations.
  • To highlight the distinct pathophysiology of chronic cough in children compared to adults.
  • To guide appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for pediatric protracted bronchitis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical presentations and etiological factors of protracted bronchitis in children.

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  • Analysis of cough duration and associated symptoms in pediatric cohorts.
  • Comparison of chronic cough etiologies in children versus adults.

    • Main Results:

    • Approximately 70-80% of children with viral infections experience coughs lasting up to two weeks.
    • Cough exceeding four weeks in children suggests protracted bronchitis, often linked to specific, identifiable causes.
    • Common adult causes of chronic cough, such as gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), postnasal drip, and asthma, are infrequently identified in pediatric cases.

    Conclusions:

    • Chronic cough in children has unique underlying causes compared to adults.
    • Identifying the specific etiology of protracted bronchitis is crucial for effective management in children.
    • Symptomatic treatment for chronic cough in children is generally ineffective; etiological treatment is paramount.