The Medical Journal of Australia
Episode 542: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 1: chronic cough in children and adults, with Associate Professor Julie Marchant
Jan 21, 2024
Associate Professor Julie Marchant discusses the updated position statement on chronic cough in Australia, highlighting the need for early intervention and the impact on Indigenous communities. The podcast covers evidence-based research developments, diagnosis and management of chronic cough in children, and addressing chronic cough in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations. It also explores new guidelines for chronic cough, emphasizing user-friendly resources for effective implementation in medical practice.
18:19
Episode guests
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- Child-specific algorithm for chronic cough developed by Assoc. Prof. Julie Marchant to improve diagnosis in children.
- New algorithm for assessing and managing adult chronic cough in Australia emphasizes thorough history-taking and lung function tests.
Deep dives
Associate Professor Julie Marchant's Background in Chronic Cough Research
Associate Professor Julie Marchant, a pediatric respiratory physician at the Queensland Children's Hospital, shared that her interest in chronic cough stemmed from her PhD research, where she found that using adult cough management pathways for children was ineffective. She highlighted the importance of early diagnosis and intervention in childhood respiratory issues to ensure healthier lungs in adulthood. Working closely with experts in the field, she developed the first child-specific algorithm for chronic cough.
Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts
Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
