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Expert Lectures

Pediatric Otolaryngology

Chronic Cough in Children

Monday, October 13, 2025
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM EDT
Location: Wabash Ballroom 3
Disclosure(s):
Catherine K. Hart, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Michael A. DeMarcantonio, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Chronic cough in children is defined as lasting more than 4 weeks and is one of the most commonly encountered chief complaints in a pediatric otolaryngology practice. The course will briefly discuss the most common causes of chronic cough in children and present a systematic approach for evaluation of cough including history and physical exam, laboratory studies, radiologic examinations, and endoscopic evaluations. The course will also review recent literature and clinical practice guidelines published on evaluation and management of cough in children. Case presentations will be included to demonstrate the principles introduced in the course.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: Apply a systematic approach to evaluation of a child with chronic cough.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: Examine recent literature and current guidelines in evaluation and management of cough.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: Discuss most common causes of chronic cough in children.

BACKGROUND STATEMENT:

Comprehensive Otolaryngology Track Statement : Chronic cough in children is a common yet difficult problem when encountered in otolaryngology practice and systematic management is helpful.

    Mentor(s)

  • Catherine K. Hart, MD

    Division Director & Professor, Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
    Cincinnati, OH, United States

    Disclosure(s):

    faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

    • Lead Presenter(s)

  • AT

    Alisa Timashpolsky

    Disclosure information not submitted.

    • Co-Presenter(s)

  • Michael A. DeMarcantonio, MD

    Associate Professor
    Cincinnati Chldren's Hospital Medical Center
    Cincinnati, OH, United States

    Disclosure(s):

    faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.