Overview

This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes the following elements. 

• Background
  • Including prevalence and prognosis
• Diagnosis
  • How to diagnose the underlying cause of cough in a child
• Management
  • How to manage the underlying cause of cough in a child
• An optional quiz to assess your learning from the course
• An audit suggestion
• A list of useful links and resources for further reading

Goals

During this course you will learn to:

• Accurately diagnose the cause of an acute cough with chest signs in a child.
• Offer treatment to manage symptoms, including antibiotics and bronchodilators if appropriate.
• Admit the child to hospital, or refer to secondary care, where necessary.

Audit Suggestions

Topics covered