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Indian Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine 1(1):p 51-57, January - June 2014. | DOI:
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Evaluation of a Child with Chronic Cough
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Childhood coughing is a common problem that can cause anxiety in parents. Chronic cough in children is generally defined as a cough lasting longer than eight weeks. Cough is a nonspecific reaction to irritation anywhere from the pharynx to the lungs. Common causes are hyperactive airway disease (Asthma), allergic rhinosinusitis , infections (TB, pertussis, Chlamydia), environmental irritants and psycogenic habit cough. A detailed history with relevant clinical examination will solve the majority of the problem. A very few may need targeted investigations. Management is addressed to specific causes. Symptomatic therapy e.g honey or demulcents ( after counseling care givers) may reduce nonspecific cough to a great extent.
Keywords: Chronic cough; Cough syrups; Airway disease.
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