{"product_id":"2940154550250","title":"Chronic Cough In Children, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eCough in children may occur from causes anywhere along the airway, from the nose to the alveoli.\u003cbr\u003eCough is a non-specific reaction to irritation anywhere from the pharynx to the lungs.\u003cbr\u003eChildhood coughing is a frequent disorder that can cause anxiety in parents.\u003cbr\u003eThere are significant differences from adult cough in terms of possible causes and treatment guidelines.\u003cbr\u003eChronic cough in children is described as a cough that last longer than eight weeks.\u003cbr\u003eThis time period is used because most acute infective causes of cough will recover in 3-4 weeks, and the eight-week definition identifies those who may require more investigations.\u003cbr\u003eOccasionally post infective cough may persist longer (3-8 weeks) as in the case of pertussis or post viral cough.\u003cbr\u003eYoung children may get repeat occurrences of viral respiratory tract infection up to 6-8 times per year and this may be mistaken for chronic cough.\u003cbr\u003eThese guidelines notice that the time period between acute and chronic cough (3-8 weeks) is sometimes called 'sub-acute cough' or 'prolonged acute cough' (e.g., a slowly resolving post-viral cough).\u003cbr\u003eThe three most frequent causes of chronic cough in adults (asthma, postnasal drip syndrome and gastro-esophageal reflux) are not always the most frequent in children\u003cbr\u003e1.Most children with asthma have inflamed or swollen airways, which often cause repeat occurrences of episodes of cough, wheezing and shortness of breath\u003cbr\u003e2.Postnasal drip produced by rhinitis or a sinus infection (sinusitis) can induce chronic cough.\u003cbr\u003eNormally other symptoms such as nasal blockage and congestion or sneezing are present, but occasionally the only symptom observed is the cough.\u003cbr\u003e3. In some children, the reason of chronic cough is stomach fluid moving back up the throat or reflux.\u003cbr\u003eSome children may form a hoarse voice and choking as symptoms as a result od acid irritating the throat\u003cbr\u003e4. Following a viral respiratory infection, healthy children can have a cough lasting for weeks.\u003cbr\u003e5. Foreign bodies, such as toys and food, can be incidentally inhaled at any age, but most often happens at ages two to four years producing a prolonged cough.\u003cbr\u003eSymptoms\u003cbr\u003e1. Family history of lung disease.\u003cbr\u003e2. Neonatal onset of cough.\u003cbr\u003e3. Sudden onset of cough.\u003cbr\u003e4. Hemoptysis (true hemoptysis - not, for example, nosebleeds or cheek biting).\u003cbr\u003e5. Cough with feeding, dysphagia (swallowing difficulty), severe vomiting.\u003cbr\u003e6. Chronic wet cough with sputum production.\u003cbr\u003e7. Cough started and persisted after a choking episode\u003cbr\u003e8. Cough that occurs during or immediately after feeding\u003cbr\u003eSigns\u003cbr\u003e1. Signs of chronic lung disease - e.g., clubbing.\u003cbr\u003e2. Failure to thrive.\u003cbr\u003e3. Abnormal voice or crying, inspiratory stridor.\u003cbr\u003e4. Focal chest abnormality\u003cbr\u003eInitial investigations:\u003cbr\u003e1. Chest XRay\u003cbr\u003e2. Spirometry\u003cbr\u003eFurther investigations:\u003cbr\u003e1. Sputum sample\u003cbr\u003e2. Allergy testing\u003cbr\u003eTreatment\u003cbr\u003e1. In a well child with no 'red flags', the doctor should avoid invasive investigations and to reduce the expectations and anxieties of parents.\u003cbr\u003e2. Persistent cough induces repeated treatments and parental anxiety.\u003cbr\u003e3. Environmental causes should be removed if possible - e.g., tobacco smoke.\u003cbr\u003eAnti-tussive drugs are not normally advised\u003cbr\u003eA cough protects the child's body by eliminating mucus, irritating substances and infections from his or her respiratory tract\u003cbr\u003eIf the child has a cough that persists more than two to three weeks, the parent should schedule a visit with the doctor.\u003cbr\u003eCoughing that persists more than 8 weeks is indicated chronic.\u003cbr\u003eAn allergist is often the best specialist to find out the cause\u003cbr\u003ePlenty of fluids should be consumed\u003cbr\u003eDecongestants help to clear a runny nose and alleviate postnasal drip\u003cbr\u003eInhaling Steam can help to dissolve phlegm and clear the nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Chronic Cough in Children\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Causes\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Symptoms\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Treatment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Prognosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Adult Chronic Cough\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Congestive Heart Failure\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47114406396144,"sku":"2940154550250","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940154550250_p0.jpg?v=1764070450","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940154550250","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}