Chronic Cough in Children (AMW) Session
2021 AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO Experience
Chronic cough in children is defined as lasting more than 4 weeks and is one of the most encountered chief complaints in a pediatric otolaryngology practice. The course will briefly discuss the most common causes of chronic cough in children and present a systematic approach for evaluation of cough including history and physical exam, laboratory studies, radiologic examinations, and endoscopic evaluations. The course will also review recent literature and clinical practice guidelines published on evaluation and management of cough in children. Case presentations will be included to demonstrate the principles introduced in the course.
Description
Learning Objective: 1. Apply a systematic approach to evaluation of a child with chronic cough. 2. Discuss most common causes of chronic cough in children. 3. Examine recent literature and current guidelines in evaluation and management of cough. Faculty: Catherine Hart, MD(Nothing to Disclose), Samantha Anne, MD(Royalty: Plural Publishing).
