{"id":450,"date":"2019-08-08T19:01:02","date_gmt":"2019-08-09T00:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hebertmedical.fm1.dev\/?page_id=450"},"modified":"2019-11-04T11:13:11","modified_gmt":"2019-11-04T17:13:11","slug":"pediatric-chronic-cough","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hebertmedical.com\/pediatrics\/throat\/pediatric-chronic-cough\/","title":{"rendered":"Pediatric Chronic Cough"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A chronic cough is defined as one that lasts eight weeks or\nlonger. More than simply an annoyance, a lingering cough can disrupt your\nchild\u2019s sleep and affect their school work. It may be accompanied by other\nsymptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, runny nose, congestion and\nheartburn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child has a persistent cough that doesn\u2019t disappear\nafter a reasonable amount of time, make an appointment with their physician for\nan evaluation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>What Causes Chronic Cough?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A cough is your body\u2019s way of expelling a substance that is\nirritating the air passages. When cells lining the air passages become\nirritated, they trigger air in the lungs to be forced out under high pressure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chronic coughing can be triggered by a variety of factors.\nThese include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Postnasal drip<\/li><li>Asthma<\/li><li>Allergies<\/li><li>Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)<\/li><li>Upper respiratory tract infections<\/li><li>Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (includes\nbronchitis and emphysema)<\/li><li>Pertussis (whooping cough)<\/li><li>Air pollution<\/li><li>ACE inhibitors (found in some medications used\nto treat high blood pressure and heart disease)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>What Are the Symptoms of Chronic Cough? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should contact your child\u2019s doctor if their cough is\naccompanied by fever, excessive phlegm production or blood; fails to improve\nafter other symptoms have disappeared; interferes with their daily activities\nor sleep; or they have difficulty breathing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>How Is Chronic Cough Treated? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The doctor will discuss your child\u2019s medical history and\ngive them a physical exam before administering diagnostic tests designed to\ndetermine the cause of their chronic cough. An imaging test (X-rays or CT\nscan), lung function test, lab tests and endoscopic tests of the trachea,\nnostrils and esophagus are all common. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the diagnosis is made, treatment can begin. If\nmedications are prescribed, they may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Antihistamines<\/li><li>Decongestants<\/li><li>Asthma drugs<\/li><li>Antibiotics<\/li><li>Acid blockers<\/li><li>Cough suppressants<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Home remedies incorporating lifestyle changes, such as adjusting\nyour child\u2019s diet to eliminate foods that trigger acid reflux, can also be\neffective. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>Call <span class=\"company-name \">Hebert Medical Group<\/span> at <a href=\"tel:+13375508530\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(337) 550-8530<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A chronic cough is defined as one that lasts eight weeks or longer. 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