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A fatal case of cough
Author(s) -
Bossley C.J.,
Hogg C.,
Stoneham S.,
Jacques T.S.,
Bush A.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
pediatric pulmonology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.866
H-Index - 106
eISSN - 1099-0496
pISSN - 8755-6863
DOI - 10.1002/ppul.21152
Subject(s) - medicine , bronchiectasis , dysfunctional family , swallowing , chronic cough , pediatrics , intensive care medicine , surgery , lung , psychiatry , asthma
Dysfunctional swallowing is an uncommon, but important cause of bronchiectasis. We describe a child with a brainstem tumor, who developed bronchiectasis caused by chronic aspiration secondary to a dysfunctional swallow. The case highlights the importance of thorough and repeated evaluation before a diagnosis of idiopathic bronchiectasis is made. If dysfunctional swallow is found further investigation to ascertain the cause is indicated. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2010; 45:205–207. © 2010 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.