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Arch. argent. pediatr ; 111(2): 0-0, Apr. 2013. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-671997

ABSTRACT

La tos crónica es un síntoma de diversos procesos patológicos de origen respiratorio o extrarrespiratorio, con impacto negativo en la calidad de vida del niño y su familia. El pediatra debe guiar su acción en busca del diagnóstico etiológico. Una cuidadosa historia clínica es clave para el diagnóstico y una guía para solicitar los estudios complementarios necesarios para la detección de las causas definitivas. La exacta identificación etiológica de la tos crónica debe ser seguida de un tratamiento específico. El abordaje sintomático con antitusivos y mucolíticos es excepcionalmente necesario y debería reservarse para algunas situaciones de tos inespecífica sin causa aparente.


Chronic cough is a symptom of various respiratory and non-respiratory conditions with negative impact on quality of life of children and their families. The pediatricians should focus their efforts in search for etiological diagnosis. A careful medical history and physical examination are the mainstays of diagnosis and guidance to further studies that may contribute to detection of final causes. The etiological identification of chronic cough must be followed by specific treatment. The symptomatic approach with antitussives and mucolytic drugs is exceptionally necessary and should be considered for some situations of nonspecific cough without any specific disease association.


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Child , Humans , Cough/diagnosis , Cough/therapy , Algorithms , Chronic Disease , Cough/etiology
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