DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF THE CAUSES OF CHRONIC COUGH IN CHILDREN

Abstract

According to research conducted in the Russian Federation, the frequency of chronic cough in children is 5,0-10,0 %. Cough is the most common complaint faced by a pediatrician. The causes of cough in children are extremely diverse, starting with the «common cold» and ending with such a serious pathology as cystic fibrosis, pulmonary tuberculosis. So the diagnosis of the causes of chronic cough requires a doctor's broad knowledge and special caution.

Keywords

• хронический кашель
• инфекционные и неинфекционные причины
• дети