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The approach to pediatric cough

Srinivasan Ramanuja1, Pramod S Kelkar

  • 1Mankato Clinic, Allergy/Asthma/Immunology, Mankato, Minnesota 56001, USA. VasanR@mankato-clinic.com

Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology : Official Publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology
|July 21, 2010
PubMed

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Pediatric cough requires careful diagnosis, considering common causes like asthma and less common ones such as foreign-body inhalation. Accurate identification of the cause is crucial for effective treatment in children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Allergy and Immunology

Background:

  • Pediatric cough is a frequent clinical presentation.
  • Accurate diagnosis is essential for appropriate management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the diverse etiologies of pediatric cough.
  • To guide diagnosis and treatment strategies for cough in children.

Main Methods:

  • Literature search of PubMed (1961-2009) using keywords: pediatric cough, cough in children.
  • Review and selection of key relevant articles and textbook sections.

Main Results:

  • Common causes include asthma, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and postnasal drip.
  • Other potential causes: bronchitis, postviral cough, foreign-body aspiration.
  • Diagnosis and treatment vary based on clinical presentation; causes can be multifactorial.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric cough is common in primary care and allergy settings.
  • Physicians must recognize a broad spectrum of causes for effective diagnosis and treatment.
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