[Cough. Pathophysiology and pulmonary function testing--paediatric aspects (author's transl)].
Cough is among the most effective clearance mechanisms of the lung. After glossopharyngeal and vagal stimulation glottic closure, leading to increased intrathoracic pressure, is followed by rapid expulsion of air. Normal cough mechanisms appear only after the 35th gestational week. Flow-volume curves may be used for diagnostic purposes.
D002648:Child; D003371:Cough / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D012018:Reflex; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests
Symptom Husten. Pathophysiologie und Funktionsdiagnostik aus pädiatrischer Sicht.