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Pediatric Otolaryngology

Chronic Cough in Children

Monday, October 2, 2023
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM East Coast USA Time
Location: 207B

    Lead Presenter(s)

  • Catherine K. Hart, MD

    Professor Pediatric Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
    Cincinnati Children's Hospital
    Cincinnati, OH, United States

    • Mentor(s)

  • SA

    Samantha Anne, MD, MS

    Medical Director, Pediatric Ear and Hearing Disorders; Associate Professor, Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Cleveland Clinic
    Cleveland, Ohio, United States

    • Co-Presenter(s)

  • SA

    Swathi Appachi, MD

    Assistant Professor
    Cleveland Clinic
    Cleveland, OH, United States

Disclosure(s):
Catherine K. Hart, MD: No relevant relationships to disclose.
Samantha Anne, MD, MS: No relevant relationships to disclose.
Swathi Appachi, MD: No relevant relationships to disclose.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Chronic cough in children is defined as lasting more than 4 weeks and is one of the most commonly 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.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: Apply a systematic approach to evaluation of a child with chronic cough.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: Examine recent literature and current guidelines in evaluation and management of cough.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: Discuss most common causes of chronic cough in children.

BACKGROUND STATEMENT: Chronic cough in children is difficult problem when encountered in otolaryngology practice and systematic management is helpful.