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Cough resident survival guide (pediatrics) Microchapters
Overview
Causes
FIRE
Diagnosis
Treatment
Do's
Don'ts

Overview

A cough is usually a sign your child's body is trying to rid itself of an irritant, from mucus to a foreign object. Common causes of cough include: Infection. Colds, flu, and croup can all lead to a lingering cough for kids.

Causes

Life Threatening Causes

Life-threatening causes include conditions that may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated.

Common Causes

FIRE: Focused Initial Rapid Evaluation

Complete Diagnostic Approach

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Treatment

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Do's

  • The content in this section is in bullet points.

Don'ts

  • The content in this section is in bullet points.

References


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