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#NOCTURNAL COUGH MANUAL#

Signs and symptoms (primarily of chronic cough) Sign/symptomĪuscultatory findings (wheeze, crepitations/crackles, differential breath sounds)Īsthma, bronchiolitis, congenital lung disease, foreign body aspiration, airway abnormalityĬough characteristics (e.g.

Specific features suggestive of an underlying diagnosis (see below).

Feeding difficulties or choking episodes.

Symptoms of atopy, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis.

Wheeze or recurrent lower respiratory tract infections.

Recurrent acute episodes vs chronic continuous cough.

Cough characteristics and typical time of day.

Cough prevents pulmonary aspiration, promotes ciliary activity and clears airway debris.

Although cough is burdensome, the function of cough serves as a vital defensive mechanism for lung health.

wet/moist or productive cough versus dry cough.

On likelihood of an underlying disease or process:.

acute cough: cough duration of 4 weeks.

#NOCTURNAL COUGH MANUAL#

Refer to Standard and Transmission Based Precautions Policy – Infection Prevention and Control Manual (internal WA Health only)ĭefining the spectrum of paediatric cough 1 Adhere to standard and transmission based precautions.However it is most commonly caused by an upper respiratory tract infection (URTI).Cough may be the only presenting symptom of an underlying respiratory illness.To guide Emergency Department (ED) staff with the assessment and management of cough. Clinicians should also consider the local skill level available and their local area policies before following any guideline. These clinical guidelines should never be relied on as a substitute for proper assessment with respect to the particular circumstances of each case and the needs of each patient. Clinical common-sense should be applied at all times.

They are not strict protocols, and they do not replace the judgement of a senior clinician. These guidelines have been produced to guide clinical decision making for the medical, nursing and allied health staff of Perth Children’s Hospital.