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[Etiologic identification of chronic cough by bronchofibroscopy in children]

Yi Yu1, Ying-Shuo Wang, Zhi-Min Chen

  • 1Department of Respiratory Medicine, Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China. yuyi413@126.com

Zhongguo Dang Dai Er Ke Za Zhi = Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics
|June 17, 2008
PubMed

Insights

Bronchofibroscopy effectively identifies causes of chronic cough in children. This procedure is valuable for diagnosing conditions like respiratory infections and foreign bodies, aiding in timely treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Diagnostic Bronchoscopy
  • Respiratory Medicine

Context:

  • Chronic cough in children often presents diagnostic challenges.
  • Etiologic identification is crucial for effective management.
  • Bronchofibroscopy offers a direct visualization method.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the diagnostic utility of bronchofibroscopy for chronic cough in pediatric patients.
  • To determine the range of etiologies identified by bronchofibroscopy.

Summary:

  • Bronchofibroscopy was performed on 118 children (3 months–13 years) with unexplained chronic cough.
  • The procedure successfully identified the cause in 115 cases.
  • Common causes included respiratory infections (39), foreign bodies (19), and asthma (17).

Impact:

  • Bronchofibroscopy is a valuable tool for diagnosing the causes of chronic cough in children.
  • It facilitates targeted therapeutic interventions.
  • This supports improved patient outcomes in pediatric respiratory care.
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