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Coughing is a healthy reflex. Causes of a cough can vary from minor upper respiratory illnesses to malignancy. When a child's cough continues for weeks, parents worry. Primary care providers must decide when reassessment is needed and if a vigorous workup and referral to a pulmonologist are required. The above discussion should assist these physicians.
Del Med J 2001 Apr
PMID:The child with persistent cough. 1138 81

With combined pH and impedance monitoring, non-acid, as well as acid reflux episodes, are more commonly detected immediately prior to cough in asthma in children. Gastroesophageal reflux should be evaluated as a trigger for cough in difficult childhood asthma.
Del Med J 2014 May
PMID:Cough in asthma triggered by reflux episodes. 2508 Jun 57