Cough resident survival guide (pediatrics)
| Cough resident survival guide (pediatrics) Microchapters |
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| Overview |
| Causes |
| FIRE |
| Diagnosis |
| Treatment |
| Do's |
| Don'ts |
Overview
Causes
FIRE: Focused Initial Rapid Evaluation
Complete Diagnostic Approach
Treatment
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Do's
- Saline nasal drops or sprays
Don'ts
- never give asprin to kids with the cough
- dont give children younger than 2 any kind of cough or cold product that contain decongestant or antihistamine
References
The Nemours Foundation: "Cough Instruction Sheet."
American Academy of Pediatrics: "Cough"and "Treating Bronchiolitis in Infants
FDA releases recommendations regarding use of Over-the-counter cough and cold products
OTC cough and cold products: not for infants and children under 2 years of age
Ramsey CD, Celdon Jc (January 2005)
Goldsobel AB, Chipps BE ( March 2010)