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[Cough in paediatrics]

Susana Martins1, Marta Carneiro de Moura, Ana Margarida Neves

  • 1Interna do 5. masculine ano de Pediatria do Hospital de Santa Maria, Lisbon.

Revista Portuguesa De Pneumologia
|July 16, 2008
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric cough, a common childhood symptom, differs from adult cough in causes and management. This review covers cough physiology, common causes, evaluation, and treatment in children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Symptomatology

Context:

  • Cough is a primary reason for pediatric physician visits.
  • Childhood cough mechanics and etiology differ significantly from adults.
  • Requires distinct diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.

Purpose:

  • To review the pathophysiology of pediatric cough.
  • To outline the most frequent causes of cough in children.
  • To guide the initial evaluation and treatment strategies for pediatric cough.

Summary:

  • Explores the unique physiopathology of cough in pediatric patients.
  • Details common etiologies and differential diagnoses for childhood cough.
  • Provides an overview of diagnostic evaluation and therapeutic management principles.

Impact:

  • Enhances understanding of pediatric cough mechanisms.
  • Aids clinicians in diagnosing and managing pediatric cough effectively.
  • Contributes to improved patient outcomes through appropriate care pathways.

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