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Chronic cough in children

Johana B Castro Wagner1, Harold S Pine

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA. jbcastro@utmb.edu

Pediatric Clinics of North America
|August 3, 2013
PubMed

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Managing chronic cough in children can be difficult and costly. A detailed patient history and physical exam are key. Simple, dark honey syrups offer an effective, inexpensive treatment for pediatric cough.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Chronic cough is a prevalent pediatric complaint posing significant management challenges.
  • Current diagnostic and treatment approaches often incur substantial costs due to unnecessary interventions.
  • A systematic approach is crucial for effective pediatric cough management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline a rational management strategy for chronic cough in children.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of simple, homemade dark honey syrups as a therapeutic option.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current clinical practices for pediatric chronic cough.
  • Analysis of the role of detailed patient interviews and physical examinations.
  • Assessment of the effectiveness of dark honey syrups in alleviating cough symptoms.

Main Results:

  • A structured clinical approach significantly improves management efficiency.
  • Dark honey syrups demonstrate notable effectiveness in treating cough in pediatric populations.
  • Homemade honey-based remedies provide a cost-effective alternative.

Conclusions:

  • A rational, evidence-based approach is essential for managing pediatric chronic cough.
  • Dark honey syrups represent a safe, inexpensive, and effective treatment modality.
  • Minimizing unnecessary testing and treatment can reduce healthcare expenditures.

Keywords:
Buckwheat honeyChest radiographChronic coughDextromethorphanSpecific coughSystematic approach

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