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Episode 542: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 1: chronic cough in children and adults, with Associate Professor Julie Marchant

The Medical Journal of Australia

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Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Cough in Children

This chapter delves into the diagnosis and treatment of chronic cough in children, stressing the need to differentiate it from frequent viral infections. It discusses essential investigations such as chest x-ray and spirometry, advocating for a child-specific approach to improve outcomes, with a focus on protracted bacterial bronchitis as a prevalent cause of persistent wet cough in children.

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