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Prevalence and Clinical Characteristics of Acute Cough in Indian Pediatric Population: Insights from Real-World Study

Surinder Kumar Jindal1, Agam Vora2, Harshad Malve3

  • 1Jindal Chest Clinics, Chandigarh, India.

Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences
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Cough is a significant issue in children, with one-quarter of patients experiencing it. Nonproductive and nonspecific coughs are most common, often linked to respiratory infections, highlighting the need for better pediatric cough management.

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  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Cough is a prevalent symptom in children, frequently necessitating medical attention.
  • Pediatric cough presents unique etiological and management challenges compared to adults due to developmental differences.
  • Understanding pediatric cough is crucial for effective healthcare strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

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  • To provide real-world data on pediatric cough for improved management.

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Keywords:
Acute coughepidemiologynonproductive coughproductive cough

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    • Children constituted 25.55% of all patients with cough symptoms.
    • Nonproductive cough (8.28%) and nonspecific cough (87.17%) were more prevalent than productive cough (4.55%).
    • Respiratory infections were the most common associated condition, followed by asthma and bronchitis. Fever and cold were frequent accompanying symptoms.

    Conclusions:

    • Pediatric cough represents a substantial healthcare burden, affecting approximately one-quarter of patients.
    • Nonspecific and nonproductive coughs are predominant in children, emphasizing diagnostic challenges.
    • Effective management strategies require a thorough understanding of pediatric cough's prevalence and characteristics.