Cough Summary A cough is a protective mechanism that forcefully expels air from thelungsto clear secretions, foreign bodies, and irritants from theairway, and can be triggered by various conditions. A cough can be classified as acute, subacute, or chronic, in addition to productive (with sputu...
The first step is to determine whether patients meet the admission criteria for pediatric CAP. All patients require a respiratory viral panel to help guide treatment; for children who meet admission criteria, additional diagnostic tests include imaging and blood studies. Empirical treatment consists ...