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How much coughing is normal?

P Munyard1, A Bush

  • 1Department of Paediatrics, Royal Brompton National Heart and Lung Hospital, London.

Archives of Disease in Childhood
|June 1, 1996
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A new device accurately records coughs in children over 24 hours, revealing normal cough frequency. This objective data aids in diagnosing respiratory conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Medical Devices

Background:

  • Cough is a common symptom in children, but objective, real-world data on normal cough frequency is limited.
  • Existing methods for cough monitoring often lack ecological validity, being confined to laboratory settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a novel multiparametric device (RBC-7) for ambulatory cough recording in children.
  • To establish normative data for cough frequency and patterns in healthy children outside a clinical environment.

Main Methods:

  • The RBC-7 device, coupled with computer software, was used to record coughs in 41 healthy children over 24 hours.
  • Children were recruited from a primary school, screened for respiratory health, and underwent spirometry before recording.

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Main Results:

  • The average cough frequency in healthy children was 11.3 episodes per 24 hours (range: 1-34).
  • Passive smoking and pet ownership did not significantly affect cough frequency.
  • Nocturnal or prolonged coughing was uncommon in this cohort.

Conclusions:

  • The RBC-7 device is a well-accepted tool for objective, ambulatory cough monitoring in children.
  • This study provides unique, real-world data defining normal cough parameters in pediatric populations.
  • Objective cough data can enhance the diagnosis and management of pediatric respiratory diseases.