Chronic cough in children: recent advances.
Recurrent cough in children is a very common symptom of respiratory disease. Most children who cough, however, have normal pulmonary function. This article presents a diagnostic framework for chronic cough and a recommended management plan in order to avoid over investigation and over treatment of a generally benign and self-remitting condition. Pathophysiology of cough and recent advances in treatment options are also included.
University of Athens, Second Department of Paediatrics, Athens, Greece.
Ioanna M
IM
Velissariou
Dimitris A
DA
Kafetzis
D000818:Animals; D001249:Asthma / Q000209:etiology; D002648:Child; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003371:Cough / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D004777:Environment; D006801:Humans; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000150:complications