Causes of Acute Pediatric Cough - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Fever, No Tachypnea
- Normal Chest Auscultation
• Post-nasal drip
- Wheeze and/or Crackles
• Asthma*
• Bronchiolitis/Bronchitis
- No URTI Symptoms
• History or suspicion of foreign body?
Fever, Tachypnea
- Normal CXR
• Foreign body aspiration*
• Bronchitis/Bronchiolitis
- CXR Shows Consolidation
• Bacterial pneumonia
- CXR Shows Diffuse Changes
• Atypical or viral pneumonia
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