Foreign guide interpretation of protracted bacterial bronchitis / 中华实用儿科临床杂志

ABSTRACT

Studies in Australia,England and New Zealand demonstrated protracted bacterial bronchitis (PBB)is the most common cause of chronic cough in children.While Chinese pediatrician don't have sufficient understanding of PBB,which may be associated with misdiagnosis and mismanagement.This article interpret foreign guidelines of PBB so as to supply a comprehensive understanding of it's pathogens,clinical manifestations,diagnosis,treatment recommendations and prognosis.