Chronic Cough Related to Acute Viral Bronchiolitis in Children
Publication Date: August 1, 2018
Last Updated: March 14, 2022
Suggestions
1. For children with chronic cough (>4 weeks) after acute viral bronchiolitis, we suggest that the cough be managed according to the CHEST pediatric chronic cough guidelines. (U-CBS)
Remark: These include the evaluation for the presence of cough pointers and the use of 2 weeks of antibiotics targeted to common respiratory bacteria (Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis) and local antibiotic sensitivities managing in children with wet or productive cough unrelated to an underlying disease and without any specific cough pointers (eg, coughing with feeding, digital clubbing).
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Title
Chronic Cough Related to Acute Viral Bronchiolitis in Children
Authoring Organization
American College of Chest Physicians