Treatment of acute and subacute cough in childhood – Cough is complex

Learning objectives:

You will learn

• The advantages of newly expanded ICD-10 codes distinguishing clinical definitions of cough, including subacute cough (R05.2) as a separate diagnosis
• That discerning between different levels and durations of coughs can lead to better clinical insight and improved outcomes
• How age is a predictor of subacute cough aetiology
• The clinical benefit of validated, age-appropriate cough assessment tools
• Important considerations when selecting a cough syrup for children.