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is one of the most common presenting complaint to pediatricians. importantly cough is not disease by itself but rather amanifestation of underlying pathology. | Cough in kids is one of the most common presenting complaint to pediatricians. importantly cough is not disease by itself but rather amanifestation of underlying pathology. | ||
A cough is protective action and can be initiated both voluntary and via stimulation of cough respiratory located throughout the respiratory tract (ear – sinus – upper and lower airway ) | A cough is protective action and can be initiated both voluntary and via stimulation of cough respiratory located throughout the respiratory tract (ear – sinus – upper and lower airway ) | ||
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Overview
Cough in kids is one of the most common presenting complaint to pediatricians. importantly cough is not disease by itself but rather amanifestation of underlying pathology.
A cough is protective action and can be initiated both voluntary and via stimulation of cough respiratory located throughout the respiratory tract (ear – sinus – upper and lower airway )
Causes
FIRE: Focused Initial Rapid Evaluation
Complete Diagnostic Approach
Treatment
Do's