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[Chronic cough and otorhinolaryngology in children]

Lan Li1, Desheng Jia1

  • 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology，Shenzhen Children's Hospital，Shenzhen，518038，China.

Lin Chuang Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi = Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
|May 30, 2025
PubMed

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Chronic cough in children, often caused by respiratory or reflux issues, presents diagnostic challenges. This review highlights the crucial role of otolaryngology in managing these complex pediatric cases.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Otolaryngology
  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Chronic cough is a significant public health concern in children.
  • Causes often involve upper/lower respiratory tract diseases and reflux.
  • Multifactorial nature complicates diagnosis and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the specific contributions of otolaryngology to diagnosing and treating chronic cough in children.
  • To emphasize the importance of otolaryngology within a multidisciplinary approach.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on otolaryngologic conditions associated with chronic pediatric cough.
  • Analysis of diagnostic and therapeutic strategies from an otolaryngology perspective.

Main Results:

  • Otolaryngology plays a key role in identifying and managing upper airway causes of chronic cough.
  • Timely otolaryngologic evaluation can prevent prolonged diagnostic odysseys.

Conclusions:

  • Multidisciplinary collaboration is essential for effective chronic cough management in children.
  • Otolaryngology is a critical component of the diagnostic and treatment pathway for pediatric chronic cough.

Keywords:
chronic coughdiagnosis and treatmentpediatric

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