pediatrics
Cough in Children
Interpretation of findings
Clinical findings frequently indicate a specific cause ( see Table: Some Causes of Cough in Children ); the distinction between acute and chronic cough is particularly helpful, although it is important to note that many disorders that cause chronic cough begin acutely and patients may present before 4 weeks have passed. Other characteristics of the cough are helpful but less specific. A barky cough suggests Croup or 