title: Chronic cough in children.
abstract: The two most common causes of chronic cough among children are asthma and recurrent viral upper respiratory infection. Awareness of other potential causes of chronic cough is important. A specific diagnosis can usually be made with a thorough history, physical examination, and simple laboratory investigations.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, University of Calgary.
authors.forename: A K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Leung
authors.forename: W L
authors.initials: WL
authors.lastname: Robson
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Tay-Uyboco
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000465:Algorithms; D001249:Asthma / Q000150:complications; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003371:Cough / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D005194:Family Practice / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010808:Physical Examination; D012008:Recurrence; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000150:complications