Pediatr. praxi. 2017;18(1):12-17 | DOI: 10.36290/ped.2017.003

Current treatment options for cough in children

prof. MUDr. František Kopřiva, Ph.D.
Dětská klinika FN a LF UP Olomouc

Cough is the most frequent symptom in children for which parents seek medical attention for their child. Depending on its duration,

cough can be divided into acute (< 3 weeks), prolonged (3–4 weeks), and chronic (> 4–6 weeks). Most children with acute

cough have viral upper respiratory tract infection. The article presents a review of therapeutic active substances and medicinal

products in treating dry as well as productive cough in children.

Keywords: cough, treatment, children

Published: April 4, 2017  Show citation

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